AMERICAN TAX EXEMPT BOND TRUST
10-Q, 1999-05-12
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)


   X   	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 
15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


For the quarterly period ended March 31, 1999


OR


       	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 
15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


Commission File Number 0-28340


AMERICAN TAX-EXEMPT BOND TRUST
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



                  Delaware		     13-7033312	
(State or other jurisdiction of 	(I.R.S. Employer 
incorporation or organization)	Identification No.)


625 Madison Avenue, New York, New York	     10022	
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code (212)421-5333


	Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed 
all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securi-
ties Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for 
such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such 
reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for 
the past 90 days.  Yes    X      No  ____


<PAGE>
<TABLE>
AMERICAN TAX-EXEMPT BOND TRUST
Balance Sheets
<CAPTION>
                                        
                            March 31,                    December 31,
                              1999                            1998          
                          (Unaudited)                       (Audited)
<S>                            <C>                            <C>

ASSETS

Investment in First Mortgage 
  Bonds - at fair value (Note 2)          $26,607,953          $26,607,953
Cash and cash equivalents          517,165          889,126
Marketable securities          300,000          0
Organization costs (net of 
  accumulated amortization of 
  $50,000 and $37,500, respectively)           0          12,500
Accrued interest receivable               185,160              182,058

Total assets          $27,610,278          $27,691,637

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Liabilities:
Due to affiliates          $     710,271          $     640,178
Accounts payable                14,768                21,000

Total liabilities                725,039               661,178

Shareholders' equity:
Beneficial owner's equity-manager          (21,626)          (19,941)
Beneficial owners' equity-
  shareholders (1,491,765
  and 1,488,661 shares
  issued and outstanding,
  respectively)          25,281,211          25,389,056
Treasury shares of beneficial 
  interest (28,244 and 25,140 shares,
  respectively)          (536,636)          (477,660)
Accumulated other comprehensive
  income:
Net unrealized gain on First 
  Mortgage Bonds            2,162,290            2,139,004
Total shareholders' equity          26,885,239          27,030,459

Total liabilities and shareholders' 
  equity          $27,610,278          $27,691,637

See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
</TABLE>

<PAGE>
<TABLE>
AMERICAN TAX-EXEMPT BOND TRUST
Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
<CAPTION>
                    
                    Three Months Ended
                        March 31,          
                1999                  1998          
<S>                        <C>              <C>

Revenues
Interest income:
First Mortgage Bonds (Note 2)          $525,942          $506,531
Marketable Securities              5,168              9,287
Total revenues          531,110          515,818

Expenses:
General and administrative          25,724          12,457
General and administrative-
  related parties (Note 3)          26,113          13,816
Loan servicing fees          14,656          14,656
Amortization of organization costs            12,500              2,500
Total expenses            78,993            43,429
Net income          $452,117          $472,389

Allocation of net income
Shareholders          $418,174          $438,243
Manager          4,224          4,427
Special distributions 
  to Manager (Note 3)            29,719            29,719
Net income          $452,117          $472,389

Basic income per weighted average
  -shareholders          $        .29          $        .30

See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
</TABLE>

<PAGE>
<TABLE>
AMERICAN TAX-EXEMPT BOND TRUST
Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
(Unaudited)
<CAPTION>
                                                          Beneficial          Beneficial
                                                             Owner's          Owner's
                                                             Equity-          Equity-
                                    Total               Shareholders          Manager
<S>                                   <C>          <C>          <C>
Balance at 
January 1, 1999          $27,030,459          $25,389,056          $  (19,941)
                              
Issuance of shares of 
beneficial ownership interest          58,980          58,980          0
Comprehensive Income:                              

Net income                           452,117          418,174          33,943

Other Comprehensive Income:                              
                              
Net unrealized  gain on 
First Mortgage Bonds                    23,286          0          0
Distributions                  (620,627)          (584,999)          (35,628)
Purchase of treasury shares of 
beneficial interest              (58,976)               0          0
                              
Balance at 
March 31, 1999          $26,885,239          $25,281,211          $  (21,626)

<CAPTION>
                              Treasury          Accumulated          
                              Shares of          Other          
                              Beneficial        Comprehensive   Comprehensive
                              Interest          Income          Income
<S>                                      <C>          <C>          <C>
Balance at 
January 1, 1999          $(477,660)          $2,139,004          $3,903,172
                              
Issuance of shares of beneficial 
ownership interest                               0          0          0
Comprehensive Income:                              

Net income                               0          0          452,117

Other Comprehensive Income:                              
                              
Net unrealized  gain on 
First Mortgage Bonds                     0          23,286          23,286
Distributions                             0          0          0
Purchase of treasury 
shares of 
beneficial 
interest            (58,976)                     0                       0
                              
Balance at 
March 31, 1999          $(536,636)          $2,162,290          $  475,403

See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
</TABLE>

<PAGE>
<TABLE>
AMERICAN TAX-EXEMPT BOND TRUST
Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
<CAPTION>
                    
                      Three Months Ended
                           March 31,          
                   1999              1998          
<S>                 <C>              <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income          $452,117          $472,389
Adjustments to reconcile net 
  income to net cash 
  provided by operating activities
Amortization expense-
  organization costs          12,500          2,500
Amortization expense-loan 
  origination costs          23,286          26,889
Changes in operating assets and 
  liabilities:
Decrease in accrued 
  interest receivable          (3,102)          (835)
Increase in due to affiliates          70,093          29,048
Decrease in accounts payable            (6,232)          (13,364)
Total adjustments           96,545           44,238

Net cash provided by operating 
  activities          548,662          516,627

Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of marketable securities          (300,000)          (300,000)
Increase in deferred costs                      0           (26,614)

Net cash used in investing activities          (300,000)          (326,614)

Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of shares 
  of beneficial interest          58,980          60,646
Distributions to shareholders          (620,627)          (622,321)
Purchase of treasury shares of
  beneficial interest            (58,976)          (140,733)

Net cash used in 
  financing activities          (620,623)          (702,408)

Net decrease in cash and 
  cash equivalents          (371,961)          (512,395)

Cash and cash equivalents at 
  beginning of period          889,126          1,081,939

Cash and cash equivalents at 
  end of period          $517,165          $  569,544

See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
</TABLE>

<PAGE>
AMERICAN TAX-EXEMPT BOND TRUST
Notes to Financial Statements
March 31, 1999
(Unaudited)

Note 1 - General


American Tax-Exempt Bond Trust (the "Trust") was formed on 
December 23, 1993 as a Delaware business trust for the primary 
purpose of investing in tax-exempt first mortgage bonds ("First 
Mortgage Bonds") issued by various state or local governments or 
their agencies or authorities and secured by first mortgage loans 
on multifamily residential apartment and retirement community 
projects.  Related AMI Associates, Inc. is the Manager ("Manager") 
of the Trust.

Pursuant to the Redemption Plan which became effective October 
15, 1996, the Trust is required to redeem eligible shares presented 
for redemption for cash to the extent it has sufficient net proceeds 
from the sale of shares under the Reinvestment Plan.  As of March 
31, 1999, the backlog of shares to be redeemed is 31,953.

The Trust has invested the Net Proceeds primarily in First Mort-
gage Bonds issued by various state or local governments or their 
agencies or authorities which are secured by first mortgages and 
related first mortgage loans financed by such bonds (collectively, 
"Mortgage Loans") on multifamily residential apartment projects 
owned or to be developed by third-party developers and, to a 
lesser extent, by Affiliates of the Manager.  The Trust is also per-
mitted to invest in other tax-exempt securities which have shorter 
maturities than First Mortgage Bonds ("Tax-Exempt Securities").  
However, all Tax-Exempt Securities owned by the Trust have 
matured and the Trust does not anticipate making additional in-
vestments in Tax-Exempt Securities.

The Trust's marketable securities at March 31, 1999, consist en-
tirely of commercial paper, which have a carrying value that ap-
proximates their market value.  The Trust follows the provisions of 
the Financial Accounting Standards Board's Statement of Financial 
Accounting Standards ("SFAS") SFAS No. 115 Accounting for 
Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities.  At March 31, 
1999 and December 31, 1998, the Trust has classified its first mort-
gage bonds and marketable securities as available for sale.

The unaudited financial statements have been prepared on the 
same basis as the audited financial statements included in the 
Trust's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998.  In the 
opinion of the Manager, the accompanying unaudited financial 
statements contain all adjustments (consisting only of normal 
recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial 
position of the Trust as of March 31, 1999, the results of operations 
and its cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 1999 and 
1998.  However, the operating results for the three months ended 
March 31, 1999 may not be indicative of the results for the year.

Certain information and note disclosures normally included in 
financial statements prepared in accordance with generally ac-
cepted accounting principles have been omitted.  It is suggested 
that these financial statements be read in conjunction with the 
financial statements and notes thereto included in the Trust's An-
nual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998.

Note 2 - Investment in First Mortgage Bonds

General

The cost basis of the First Mortgage Bonds was $24,445,663 and 
$24,468,949 at March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998.  The net 
unrealized gain on First Mortgage Bonds of $2,162,290 and 
$2,139,004 as of March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998, respec-
tively, consists of gross unrealized gains and losses of $2,167,281 
and $4,991, respectively, at March 31, 1999 and $2,150,794 and 
$11,790, respectively, as of December 31, 1998.


<TABLE>
AMERICAN TAX-EXEMPT BOND TRUST
Notes to Financial Statements
March 31, 1999
(Unaudited)
Note 2 - Investment in First Mortgage Bonds

Information relating to investments in First Mortgage Bonds as of 
March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998 are as follows:
<CAPTION>                                        
                                  Date of        Outstan-          
                                  Invest-        ding Loan      Loan
                                  ment/Final     Balance at     Origina-
                  Descrip-        Maturity       March          tion
Property          tion             Date          31, 1999       Costs
<S>                   <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>
Reflections                              
Apartments        336                    
Casselbury,       Apt.          12/95 -                    
Florida (A)       Units          12/25          $10,700,000          $293,914
Rolling Ridge                              
Apartments        110                    
Chino Hills,      Apt.          8/96-                    
California(B)     Units          8/26          4,925,000          241,725
Lexington Trails                               
Apartments        200                    
Houston,          Apt.          5/97-                    
Texas (C)         Units          5/22          4,900,000          123,886
Highpointe Apartments                              
Harrisburg,       240                    
Pennsylvania      Apt.          9/97-                    
(D)               Units          6/06           3,250,000          237,917
                              
                                            $23,775,000          $897,442
<CAPTION>
                Accumu-                              
                lated          Unrealized                    
                Amorti-        Gain (Loss)                    
                zation at      at             Balance at       Balance at
                Mar. 31,       March 31,      March            December 
Property        1999           1999           31, 1999         31, 1998
<S>          <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>
Reflections                                        
Apartments                                         
Casselbury,                                        
Florida (A)     $ (95,522)     $1,386,998     $12,285,390      $12,285,390
Rolling Ridge                                        
Apartments                                         
Chino Hills,                                        
California(B)     (64,460)       450,793       5,553,058         5,553,058
Lexington Trails                                         
Apartments                                        
Houston,                                        
Texas (C)          (23,745)      329,490       5,329,631         5,329,632
Highpointe Apartments                                        
Harrisburg,                                        
Pennsylvania                                        
(D)                (43,052)       (4,991)      3,439,874         3,439,873
                                        
                  $(226,779)   $2,162,290    $26,607,953       $26,607,953
<CAPTION>
                      Debt                    
                      Service                    
                      Earned                          Net
                      by the          Less 1999       Interest
                       Trust          Amorti-         Earned 
Property            for 1999          zation          for 1999
<S>          <C>          <C>          <C>
Reflections                              
Apartments                               
Casselbury,                              
Florida (A)          $240,750          $ (7,348)          $233,402
Rolling Ridge                              
Apartments                               
Chino Hills,                              
California(B)          125,103          (6,043)          119,060
Lexington Trails                               
Apartments                              
Houston,                              
Texas (C)          110,250          (3,097)          107,153
Highpointe Apartments                              
Harrisburg,                              
Pennsylvania                              
(D)           73,125           (6,798)           66,327
                              
          $549,228          $(23,286)          $525,942



(A)  The interest rate for the Reflections is 9.00%.  In addition to the 
interest rate the Trust will be entitled to 25% of the cash flow, as defined.
(B)  The interest rate for the Rolling Ridge is 9.00%.  In addition to the 
interest rate the Trust will be entitled to 30% of the cash flow, as defined.
(C)  The interest rate for the Lexington Trails is 9.00%.
(D)  The interest rate for the Highpointe is 9.00%.
</TABLE>

Note 3 - Related Party Transactions
<TABLE>
The costs incurred to related parties for the three months ended 
March 31, 1999 and 1998 were as follows:
<CAPTION>                    
                                       Three Months Ended
                                           March 31,          
                                   1999                  1998          
<S>                                <C>                <C>
Special distributions (i)          $  29,719          $  29,719
Expense reimbursements (iii)            26,113            13,816
                                   $  55,832          $  43,535
</TABLE>

In accordance with the Trust Agreement, the Manager received or 
is entitled to receive (i) special distributions calculated as a per-
centage of total assets invested by the Trust; the total amount ac-
crued and unpaid as of March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998 
amounted to $225,641 and $195,922, respectively; (ii) a subordi-
nated incentive fee based on the gain on the sale of the tax-exempt 
First Mortgage Bonds; (iii) reimbursement of certain administra-
tive costs incurred by the Manager or an affiliate on behalf of the 
Trust; the total amount accrued and unpaid as of March 31, 1999 
and December 31, 1998 amounted to $400,012 and $373,899, re-
spectively.

Note 4 - Subsequent Event

In May 1999, it is anticipated that distributions of approximately 
$585,000 and $6,000 will be paid to the Shareholders and the Man-
ager, respectively, representing the 1999 first quarter distribution.  
The distribution will be funded from cash collections of interest 
income through approximately the distribution date, May 14, 
1999.


<PAGE>
Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Con-
dition and Results of Operations.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Trust has invested the Net Proceeds primarily in First Mort-
gage Bonds issued by various state or local governments or their 
agencies or authorities which are secured by first mortgages and 
related first mortgage loans financed by such bonds (collectively, 
"Mortgage Loans") on multifamily residential apartment projects 
owned or to be developed by third-party developers and, to a 
lesser extent, by Affiliates of the Manager.  The First Mortgage 
Bonds have maturities ranging from June 2006 to August 2026, 
although the Trust anticipates holding the First Mortgage Bonds 
for approximately 10 to 12 years and has the right to cause repay-
ment of the bonds at that time.  The Trust is also permitted to 
invest in Tax-Exempt Securities.  However, all Tax-Exempt Securi-
ties owned by the Trust have matured and the Trust does not 
anticipate making additional investments in Tax-Exempt Securi-
ties.

During the quarter ended March 31, 1999, the Trust recorded an 
unrealized gain on First Mortgage Bonds of $23,286 primarily due 
to interest rate fluctuations.  For a description of the Trust's in-
vestments in First Mortgage Bonds see Note 2 of Notes to the Fi-
nancial Statements.

During the three months ended March 31, 1999, cash and cash 
equivalents decreased approximately $372,000 due to the purchase 
of marketable securities ($300,000) and distributions to sharehold-
ers ($621,000) which exceeded cash provided by operating activi-
ties ($549,000).  Included in the adjustments to reconcile the net 
income to cash provided by operating activities is amortization in 
the amount of approximately $36,000.

Pursuant to the Redemption Plan which became effective October 
15, 1996, the Trust is required to redeem eligible shares presented 
for redemption for cash to the extent it has sufficient net proceeds 
from the sale of shares under the Reinvestment Plan.  As of March 
31, 1999, the backlog of shares to be redeemed is 31,953.

The Trust expects that cash generated from its investments will be 
sufficient to pay all of the Trust's expenses in the foreseeable fu-
ture.  However, certain expense reimbursements totaling ap-
proximately $400,000 and $374,000 at March 31, 1999 and Decem-
ber 31, 1998, respectively, and the payment of a portion of the 
special distribution totaling approximately $226,000 and $196,000 
at March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998, respectively, to the 
Manager have been accrued and are unpaid.  Without the Man-
ager's continued accrual without payment of the aforementioned 
expense reimbursements and distributions the Trust will not be in 
a position to maintain its current distribution level.  The Manager 
has continued allowing the accrual without payment of these 
amounts but is under no obligation to continue to do so.

The Trust anticipates that cash generated from the operations of 
the properties underlying its investment in First Mortgage Bonds 
(taking into account its preferred position relative to other credi-
tors) will be sufficient to meet the required debt service payments 
to the Trust with respect to the First Mortgage Bonds for the fore-
seeable future.

Distribution Policy

The level of future distributions will depend upon results of opera-
tions.  Beginning in 1998, the Trust's distribution policy calls for 
quarterly distributions which more closely reflect collections.  
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Trust may continue to accrue 
expenses and fees paid to the Manager.  Although under no obli-
gation to do so, to date the Manager has continued to supplement 
the amount available for distribution by continuing to defer pay-
ment of its fees.  As a result, the Trust was able to maintain an 
annual distribution rate of $1.60 per share.

Of the total distributions of $620,627 and $622,321 paid during the 
three months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998, $168,510 ($.11 per 
share or 27%) and $149,932 ($.10 per share or 24%) represents a 
return of capital determined in accordance with generally ac-
cepted accounting principles.  As of March 31, 1999, the aggregate 
amount of the distributions made since the commencement of the 
Offering representing a return of capital, in accordance with gen-
erally accepted accounting principles, totaled $2,262,543.  The 
portion of the distributions which constitute a return of capital 
was significant during the acquisition stage in order to maintain 
level distributions to shareholders.  

Management expects that cash flow from operations and contin-
ued deferral of payment of the Manager's expense reimbursement, 
special distribution and loan servicing fee, will be sufficient to 
permit the funding of distributions at the current level in the near 
future.

Results of Operations

The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 
1999 and 1998 consisted primarily of interest income earned on 
First Mortgage Bonds and marketable securities, net of general 
and administrative, general and administrative-related parties and 
loan servicing fees.

General and administrative expenses increased approximately 
$13,000 for the three months ended March 31, 1999 as compared to 
the corresponding period in 1998 primarily due to an increase in 
computer consulting fees.

General and administrative-related parties increased approxi-
mately $12,000 for the three months ended March 31, 1999 as 
compared to the corresponding period in 1998 primarily due to 
higher expense reimbursements to affiliates of the Manager.

Amortization of organization costs increased $10,000 for the three 
months ended March 31, 1999 as compared to the corresponding 
period in 1998 due to the adoption of Statement of Position 98-5 
Reporting on Costs of Start-Up Activity, pursuant to which the 
Trust is required to charge all unamortized organization costs as 
of January 1, 1999.

Accounting Standards Issued but not yet Adopted

In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued 
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 ("SFAS 133") 
"Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities".  
The Statement establishes accounting and reporting standards for 
derivative instruments and hedging activities.  This Statement is 
effective for all fiscal quarters of fiscal years beginning after June 
15, 1999.  The adoption of SFAS 133 is not expected to have any 
impact on the financial position or results of operations of the 
Trust.

Year 2000 Compliance

The Trust utilizes the computer services of an affiliate of the Man-
ager.  The affiliate of the Manager has upgraded its computer 
information systems to be year 2000 compliant and beyond.  The 
Year 2000 compliance issue concerns the inability of a computer-
ized system to accurately record dates after 1999.  The affiliate of 
the Manager recently underwent a conversion of its financial sys-
tems applications and upgraded all of its non-compliant in-house 
software and hardware inventory.  The work stations that experi-
enced problems from the testing process were corrected with an 
upgrade patch.  The costs incurred by the Manager are not being 
charged to the Trust.  The most likely worst case scenario that the 
Trust faces is that computer operations will be suspended for a 
few days to a week at January 1, 2000.  The Trust's contingency 
plan is to have a complete backup done on December 31, 1999 and 
both electronic and printed reports generated for all critical data 
up to and including December 31, 1999.  

In regard to third parties, the Trust's Manager is in the process of 
evaluating the potential adverse impact that could result from the 
failure of material service providers to be Year 2000 compliant.  A 
detailed survey and assessment was sent to material third parties 
in the fourth quarter of 1998.  The Trust has received assurances 
from a majority of its third parties with which it interacts that they 
have addressed the Year 2000 issues and is evaluating these assur-
ances for their adequacy and accuracy.  In cases where the Trust 
has not received assurances from third parties, it is initiating fur-
ther mail and/or phone correspondence.  The Trust relies heavily 
on third parties and is vulnerable to the failures of third parties to 
address their year 2000 issues.  There can be no assurance given 
that the third parties will adequately address their issues.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

The Trust is exposed to interest rate risk as it relates to its invest-
ments in First Mortgage Bonds.  At March 31, 1999, 96% of the 
Trusts assets are invested in four First Mortgage Bonds, all of 
which have a fixed interest rate of 9% and maturities ranging from 
10 to 30 years.  The first mortgage bonds are classified as available 
for sale and are carried at fair value with a net unrealized gain of 
$2,162,290 reported as a separate component of other comprehen-
sive income.  Two First Mortgage Bonds, representing 67% of the 
total investment in First Mortgage Bonds, are also entitled to par-
ticipation in the cash flow of the underlying property, as defined.

The fair value of the First Mortgage Bonds is estimated by the 
Manager based on the current interest rate environment for similar 
securities, cash flow projections for the underlying properties, a 
reversion estimate, prepayment assumptions and an estimate of 
cash flow participation, when applicable.  A 1% increase in the 
current interest rate environment assumption at March 31, 1999 
would result in a decrease of approximately $470,000 in the net 
unrealized gain on First Mortgage Bonds.

The Trusts ultimate realized gain or loss as it relates to interest rate 
fluctuations is dependent on when, and if, the Trust disposes of 
the First Mortgage Bonds prior to maturity.  The Trust has the 
right to call the First Mortgage Bonds after a period of 10 to 12 
years from the date of acquisition for face value.  The First Mort-
gage Bonds are not allowed to be prepaid during the first five 
years, and are subject to a prepayment premium in years six 
through ten.


<PAGE>
PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION


Item 1.	Legal Proceedings - None

Item 2.	Changes in Securities - None

Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities - None

Item 4.	Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders - None

Item 5.	Other Information - None

Item 6.	Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K


(a) 3.	Exhibits

	3(a)		Certificate of Trust and Certificate of Amendment 
of Certificate of Trust (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(a) to 
the Registration Statement on Form S-11, File No. 33-73688).

	3(b),4	Second Amended and Restated Business Trust 
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(b), 4 to the Registration 
Statement on Form S-11, File No. 33-73688)

	10(a)	Escrow Agreement (incorporated by reference to 
Exhibit 10(a) to the Registration Statement on Form S-11, File No. 
33-73688).

	10(b)	Fee Agreement (incorporated by reference to Ex-
hibit 10 (b) to the Registration Statement on Form S-11, File No. 
33-73688). 

	27		Financial Data Schedule (filed herewith)

(b)	Reports on Form 8-K

	No reports on Form 8-K have been filed during the quarter 
ended March 31, 1999.


<PAGE>
SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securi-
ties Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this re-
port to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly 
authorized.


AMERICAN TAX-EXEMPT BOND TRUST
(Registrant)

	By:	RELATED AMI ASSOCIATES, INC.,
		as Manager

Date:  May 12, 1999

		By:  /s/ Alan P. Hirmes
			Alan P. Hirmes
			Senior Vice President and 
			Principal Financial Officer

Date:  May 12, 1999

		By:  /s/ Glenn F. Hopps
			Glenn F. Hopps
			Treasurer and
			Principal Accounting Officer


<TABLE> <S> <C>

<ARTICLE>          5
<LEGEND>
The Schedule contains summary financial information extracted 
from the financial statements for American Tax-Exempt Bond 
Trust and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial 
statements
</LEGEND>
<CIK>          0000916824
<NAME>  American Tax-Exempt Bond Trust
<MULTIPLIER>          1
       
<S>          <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>          3-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>          DEC-31-1999
<PERIOD-START>          JAN-01-1999
<PERIOD-END>          MAR-31-1999
<CASH>          817,165
<SECURITIES>          26,607,953
<RECEIVABLES>          185,160
<ALLOWANCES>          0
<INVENTORY>          0
<CURRENT-ASSETS>          0
<PP&E>          0
<DEPRECIATION>          0
<TOTAL-ASSETS>          27,610,278
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>          725,039
<BONDS>          0
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