DEAN WITTER INTERMEDIATE TERM US TREASURY TRUST
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DEAN WITTER INTERMEDIATE TERM U.S. TREASURY TRUST

                              Two World Trade Center, New York, New York 10048 

LETTER TO THE SHAREHOLDERS February 28, 1997 

DEAR SHAREHOLDER: 

In early 1996, the economy was fueled by pent-up consumer and business 
demand. Economic data at the time reflected substantial strength in the 
economy, which, coupled with market fears of a resurgence in inflation, had 
the Federal Reserve poised to increase interest rates. However, as economic 
growth moderated during the second and third quarter, the Federal Reserve 
remained on the sidelines. Then once again in the fourth quarter, signs of 
strong economic growth surfaced and interest rates climbed higher, with no 
sign of abatement by the end of February 1997. 

During the twelve-months ended February 28, 1997, interest rates on 
intermediate-term U.S. Treasury securities were highly volatile, with yields 
on five-year U.S. Treasuries ranging from 5.51 percent to 6.85 percent. At 
the end of the period, the five-year U.S. Treasury note was yielding 6.39 
percent, compared to 5.73 percent twelve months ago. 

In March, the Federal Reserve raised the federal-funds rate 25 basis points 
to 5.50 percent. Although the current inflation environment remains 
favorable, the central bank raised concerns regarding the continuing strength 
of the economy and the potential resultant inflationary pressures. By the end 
of March, the 30-year U.S. Treasury rose above the important 7 percent level 
for the first time since September 1996. 

PERFORMANCE AND PORTFOLIO STRUCTURE 

The Fund's performance for the twelve-month period ended February 28, 1997 
was impacted by the generally higher interest-rate environment. For this 
period, the Fund's total return was 3.42 percent. This included income 
distributions of $0.53 per share and a decline in net asset value from $9.92 
to $9.71 per share. During the same period, the Lipper Intermediate U.S. 
Treasury Funds Average (Lipper Average) and the Lehman Brothers Intermediate 
U.S. Treasury Index (Lehman Index) posted returns of 3.64 percent and 4.75 
percent, respectively. The accompanying chart illustrates the growth of a 
hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund from 

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DEAN WITTER INTERMEDIATE TERM U.S. TREASURY TRUST 
LETTER TO THE SHAREHOLDERS, continued 

inception (September 27, 1995) through February 28, 1997, versus a similar 
investment in the issues that comprise the Lehman Index and the Lipper 
Average. 

DEAN WITTER NATURAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT SECURITIES

                      GROWTH OF $10,000


     DATE                   TOTAL        S&P 500      LIPPER
     ----                   -----        -------      ------
February 28, 1987          $10,000       $10,000      $10,000
February 29, 1988          $10,732       $ 9,728      $ 9,782
February 28, 1989          $11,836       $10,879      $10,992
February 28, 1990          $14,334       $12,929      $13,385
February 28, 1991          $14,746       $14,825      $13,141
February 29, 1992          $14,464       $17,200      $12,760
February 28, 1993          $16,390       $19,032      $14,030
February 28, 1994          $18,382       $20,612      $16,794
February 28, 1995          $18,150       $22,129      $15,837
February 29, 1996          $22,564       $29,799      $19,842
February 28, 1997          $27,277(3)    $37,601      $24,286

                         AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

                     1 YEAR        5 YEARS     10 YEARS
                     ------        -------     --------
                     20.88(1)      13.53(1)    10.56(1)
                     15.88(2)      13.29(2)    10.56(2)

                 ____ Fund     ____ S&P 500 (4)    ____LIPPER (5)

Past performance is not predictive of future returns.

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(1)    Figure shown assumes reinvestment of all distributions and does not
       reflect the deduction of any sales charges.

(2)    Figure shown assumes reinvestment of all distributions and the deduction
       of the maximum applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC)
       (1 year-5%, 5 years-2%, 10 years-0). See the Fund's current
       prospectus for complete details on fees and sales charges.

(3)    Closing value assuming a complete redemption on February 28, 1997.

(4)    The Standard & Poor's 500 Composite Stock Price Index (S&P 500)
       is a broad-based index, the performance of which is based on the 
       average performance of 500 widely held common stocks. The performance
       of the index does not include any expenses, fees or charges. The Index
       is unmanaged and should not be considered an investment.

(5)    The Lipper Natural Resources Funds Average tracks the performance of all
       funds which invest more than 65% of their equity commitment in natural
       resource stocks, as reported by Lipper Analytical Services, Inc.

The Fund maintains a diversified investment strategy across the maturity 
spectrum, with the ability to extend to a maximum of eight years. At present, 
in light of the Federal Reserve's increase in the federal-funds rate, we have 
adjusted the Fund's weighted-average-maturity to approximately 5.5 years, to 
reflect a more cautious stance. Accordingly, as attractive investment 
opportunities become available, the average maturity may be adjusted. 

LOOKING AHEAD 

We expect the U.S. economy to maintain a moderate pace for 1997. Before 
taking overt action to slow the economy, the Federal Reserve Board is likely 
to look for sustained confirmation of rising inflationary pressures and a 
strong economy. 

We believe the Fund, whose income is substantially free from state and local 
taxes in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, continues to offer 
investors an attractive alternative to other intermediate-term investments. 

We appreciate your support of Dean Witter Intermediate Term U.S. Treasury 
Trust and look forward to continuing to serve your investment needs. 

Very truly yours, 

/s/ Charles A. Fiumefreddo 
CHARLES A. FIUMEFREDDO 
Chairman of the Board 

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DEAN WITTER INTERMEDIATE TERM U.S. TREASURY TRUST 
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS February 28, 1997 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 PRINCIPAL                              DESCRIPTION 
 AMOUNT IN                                  AND                                           COUPON 
 THOUSANDS                             MATURITY DATE                                       RATE          VALUE 
- -----------  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
<S>          <C>                                                                          <C>       <C>
             U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (95.1%)      
             U.S. Treasury Notes (81.8%)  
$595         10/31/00 ........................................................             5.75 %   $  584,409 
 120         11/30/01 ........................................................             5.875       117,494 
 560         08/15/03 ........................................................             5.75        539,459 
   5         02/15/04 ........................................................             5.875         4,832 
 370         11/15/05 ........................................................             5.875       353,317 
  30         02/15/07 ........................................................             6.25         29,352 
                                                                                                     ----------- 
                                                                                                     1,628,863 
                                                                                                     ----------- 
             U.S. Treasury Strips (13.3%)  
 265         11/15/02 ........................................................             0.00        184,639 
 135         02/15/05 ........................................................             0.00         80,401 
                                                                                                     ----------- 
                                                                                                       265,040 
                                                                                                     ----------- 
             TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS 
             (Identified Cost $1,941,893) .............................................              1,893,903 
                                                                                                     -----------
             SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT (a)(1.5%) 
             U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATION 
  30         U.S. Treasury Bill 
             03/06/97 (Amortized Cost $29,980) ...............................             4.85         29,980 
                                                                                                     -----------
             TOTAL INVESTMENTS 
             (Identified Cost $1,971,873)(b) .................................            96.6%      1,923,883 
                                          
             CASH AND OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES ..................             3.4          67,687 
                                                                                        --------    ------------
 
             NET ASSETS ......................................................           100.0%     $1,991,570 
                                                                                        ========    ============ 
</TABLE>
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(a)      Security was purchased on a discount basis. The interest rate shown 
         has been adjusted to reflect a money market equivalent yield. 
(b)      The aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates 
         identified cost. The aggregate gross and net unrealized depreciation 
         is $47,990. 

                      SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

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DEAN WITTER INTERMEDIATE TERM U.S. TREASURY TRUST 
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 
FEBRUARY 28, 1997 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                     <C>
ASSETS: 
Investments in securities, at value 
 (identified cost $1,971,873) .........    $1,923,883 
Cash...................................         8,016 
Receivable for: 
  Shares of beneficial interest sold  .        35,000 
  Interest.............................        20,854 
Receivable from affiliate .............        31,815 
Deferred organizational expenses  .....       128,853 
Prepaid expenses ......................        16,780 
                                        ------------ 
  TOTAL ASSETS ........................     2,165,201 
                                        ------------ 
LIABILITIES: 
Payable for: 
  Shares of beneficial interest 
  repurchased..........................        12,878 
  Dividends to shareholders............           641 
  Plan of distribution fee.............           536 
Accrued expenses ......................        30,723 
Organizational expenses ...............       128,853 
                                        ------------ 
  TOTAL LIABILITIES....................       173,631 
                                        ------------ 
NET ASSETS: 
Paid-in-capital........................     2,128,635 
Net unrealized depreciation ...........       (47,990) 
Accumulated net realized loss .........       (89,075) 
                                        ------------ 
  NET ASSETS...........................    $1,991,570 
                                        ============ 
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE, 
 205,020 shares outstanding (unlimited 
 shares authorized of $.01 par value) .         $9.71 
                                        ============ 
</TABLE>


STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 1997 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                     <C>
 NET INVESTMENT INCOME: 
INTEREST INCOME .......................    $ 155,099 
                                        ----------- 
EXPENSES 
Professional fees .....................       62,077 
Organizational expenses ...............       36,000 
Shareholder reports and notices  ......       31,041 
Registration fees .....................       23,770 
Trustees' fees and expenses............       13,374 
Investment management fee..............        9,458 
Plan of distribution fee...............        8,936 
Custodian fees.........................        2,965 
Transfer agent fees and expenses ......        1,848 
Other..................................        1,525 
                                        ----------- 
  TOTAL EXPENSES ......................      190,994 
  LESS: AMOUNTS WAIVED/REIMBURSED  ....     (182,058) 
                                        ----------- 
  NET EXPENSES ........................        8,936 
                                        ----------- 
  NET INVESTMENT INCOME................      146,163 
                                        ----------- 
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED LOSS: 
Net realized loss......................      (89,075) 
Net change in unrealized depreciation         (6,941) 
                                        ----------- 
  NET LOSS.............................      (96,016) 
                                        ----------- 
NET INCREASE...........................    $  50,147 
                                        =========== 
</TABLE>

                      SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

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DEAN WITTER INTERMEDIATE TERM U.S. TREASURY TRUST 
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, continued 

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                              FOR THE PERIOD 
                                                           FOR THE YEAR     SEPTEMBER 27, 1995* 
                                                               ENDED              THROUGH 
                                                         FEBRUARY 28, 1997   FEBRUARY 29, 1996 
- ------------------------------------------------------  -----------------  ------------------- 
<S>                                                     <C>                <C>
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: 
OPERATIONS: 
Net investment income .................................     $   146,163         $   80,604 
Net realized gain (loss)...............................         (89,075)               759 
Net change in unrealized depreciation .................          (6,941)           (41,049) 
                                                        -----------------  ------------------- 
  NET INCREASE.........................................          50,147             40,314 
                                                        -----------------  ------------------- 
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS FROM: 
Net investment income .................................        (146,163)           (80,604) 
Net realized gain......................................            (759)            -- 
                                                        -----------------  ------------------- 
  TOTAL................................................        (146,922)           (80,604) 
                                                        -----------------  ------------------- 
Net increase (decrease) from transactions in shares of 
 beneficial interest...................................      (2,348,227)         4,376,862 
                                                        -----------------  ------------------- 
  NET INCREASE (DECREASE)..............................      (2,445,002)         4,336,572 
NET ASSETS: 
Beginning of period....................................       4,436,572            100,000 
                                                        -----------------  ------------------- 
  END OF PERIOD........................................     $ 1,991,570         $4,436,572 
                                                        =================  =================== 
</TABLE>
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* Commencement of operations. 

                      SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

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DEAN WITTER INTERMEDIATE TERM U.S. TREASURY TRUST 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS February 28, 1997 
1. Organization and Accounting Policies 

Dean Witter Intermediate Term U.S. Treasury Trust (the "Fund") is registered 
under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as a 
diversified, open-end management investment company. The Fund's investment 
objective is current income and preservation of principal. The Fund seeks to 
achieve its objective by investing in U.S. Treasury securities backed by the 
full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. The Fund was organized as a 
Massachusetts business trust on February 9, 1995 and had no operations other 
than those relating to organizational matters and the issuance of 10,000 
shares of beneficial interest for $100,000 to Dean Witter InterCapital Inc. 
(the "Investment Manager") to effect the Fund's initial capitalization. The 
Fund commenced operations on September 27, 1995. 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted 
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions 
that affect the reported amounts and disclosures. Actual results could differ 
from those estimates. 

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies: 

A. VALUATION OF INVESTMENTS -- (1) all portfolio securities for which 
over-the-counter market quotations are readily available are valued at the 
latest available bid price prior to the time of valuation; (2) when market 
quotations are not readily available, including circumstances under which it 
is determined by the Investment Manager that sale or bid prices are not 
reflective of a security's market value, portfolio securities are valued at 
their fair value as determined in good faith under procedures established by 
and under the general supervision of the Trustees (valuation of debt 
securities for which market quotations are not readily available may be based 
upon current market prices of securities which are comparable in coupon, 
rating and maturity or an appropriate matrix utilizing similar factors); and 
(3) short-term debt securities having a maturity date of more than sixty days 
at time of purchase are valued on a mark-to-market basis until sixty days 
prior to maturity and thereafter at amortized cost based on their value on 
the 61st day. Short-term debt securities having a maturity date of sixty days 
or less at the time of purchase are valued at amortized cost. 

B. ACCOUNTING FOR INVESTMENTS -- Security transactions are accounted for on 
the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Realized gains 
and losses on security transactions are determined by the identified cost 
method. Discounts are accreted over the life of the respective securities. 
Interest income is accrued daily. 

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DEAN WITTER INTERMEDIATE TERM U.S. TREASURY TRUST 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS February 28, 1997, continued 

C. FEDERAL INCOME TAX STATUS -- It is the Fund's policy to comply with the 
requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment 
companies and to distribute all of its taxable income to its shareholders. 
Accordingly, no federal income tax provision is required. 

D. DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS -- The Fund records dividends 
and distributions to its shareholders on the record date. The amount of 
dividends and distributions from net investment income and net realized 
capital gains are determined in accordance with federal income tax 
regulations which may differ from generally accepted accounting principles. 
These "book/tax" differences are either considered temporary or permanent in 
nature. To the extent these differences are permanent in nature, such amounts 
are reclassified within the capital accounts based on their federal tax-basis 
treatment; temporary differences do not require reclassification. Dividends 
and distributions which exceed net investment income and net realized capital 
gains for financial reporting purposes but not for tax purposes are reported 
as dividends in excess of net investment income or distributions in excess of 
net realized capital gains. To the extent they exceed net investment income 
and net realized capital gains for tax purposes, they are reported as 
distributions of paid-in-capital. 

E. ORGANIZATIONAL EXPENSES -- The Investment Manager paid the organizational 
expenses of the Fund in the amount of approximately $180,000, of which 
approximately $129,000 will be reimbursed. The balance will be absorbed by 
the Investment Manager. Such expenses have been deferred and are being 
amortized on the straight-line method over a period not to exceed five years 
from the commencement of operations. 

2. INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT 

Pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement, the Fund pays the Investment 
Manager a management fee, accrued daily and payable monthly, by applying the 
annual rate of 0.35% to the Fund's net assets determined at the close of each 
business day. 

Under the terms of the Agreement, in addition to managing the Fund's 
investments, the Investment Manager maintains certain of the Fund's books and 
records and furnishes, at its own expense, office space, facilities, 
equipment, clerical, bookkeeping and certain legal services and pays the 
salaries of all personnel, including officers of the Fund who are employees 
of the Investment Manager. The Investment Manager also bears the cost of 
telephone services, heat, light, power and other utilities provided to the 
Fund. 

The Investment Manager had undertaken to reimburse all operating expenses 
(except plan of distribution fees) and waive the compensation provided for in 
its Investment Management Agreement until such time as the Fund had $50 
million of net assets or until March 27, 1997, whichever occurred first. The 

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DEAN WITTER INTERMEDIATE TERM U.S. TREASURY TRUST 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS February 28, 1997, continued 

Investment Manager has agreed to extend this period until February 28, 1998. 
At February 28, 1997, included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities was 
a receivable from an affiliate which represents expense reimbursements due to 
the Fund. 

3. PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION 

Dean Witter Distributors Inc. (the "Distributor"), an affiliate of the 
Investment Manager, is the distributor of the Fund's shares and, in 
accordance with a Plan of Distribution (the "Plan") pursuant to Rule 12b-1 
under the Act, finances certain expenses in connection therewith. 

Under the Plan, the Distributor bears the expense of all promotional and 
distribution related activities on behalf of the Fund, except for expenses 
that the Trustees determine to reimburse, as described below. The following 
activities and services may be provided by the Distributor, account 
executives of Dean Witter Reynolds Inc. ("DWR"), an affiliate of the 
Investment Manager and Distributor, its affiliates and other selected 
broker-dealers under the Plan: (1) compensation to, and expenses of, account 
executives of DWR and other employees, including overhead and telephone 
expenses; (2) sales incentives and bonuses to sales representatives and to 
marketing personnel in connection with promoting sales of the Fund's shares; 
(3) expenses incurred in connection with promoting sales of the Fund's 
shares; (4) preparing and distributing sales literature; and (5) providing 
advertising and promotional activities, including direct mail solicitation 
and television, radio, newspaper, magazine and other media advertisements. 

The Fund is authorized to reimburse the Distributor for specific expenses the 
Distributor incurs or plans to incur in promoting the distribution of the 
Fund's shares. The amount of each monthly reimbursement payment may in no 
event exceed an amount equal to a payment at the annual rate of 0.35% of the 
Fund's average daily net assets. Expenses incurred by the Distributor 
pursuant to the Plan in any fiscal year will not be reimbursed by the Fund 
through payments accrued in any subsequent fiscal year. For the year ended 
February 28, 1997, the distribution fee was accrued at the annual rate of 
0.33%. 

4. SECURITY TRANSACTIONS AND TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES 

The costs of purchases and proceeds from sales of portfolio securities, 
excluding short-term investments, for the year ended February 28, 1997 were 
$1,087,644 and $3,459,887, respectively. 

Dean Witter Trust Company, an affiliate of the Investment Manager and 
Distributor, is the Fund's transfer agent. At February 28, 1997, the Fund 
had transfer agent fees and expenses payable of approximately $1,800. 

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DEAN WITTER INTERMEDIATE TERM U.S. TREASURY TRUST 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS February 28, 1997, continued 

5. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST 

Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                 FOR THE PERIOD 
                                                     FOR THE YEAR             SEPTEMBER 27, 1995* 
                                                         ENDED                      THROUGH 
                                                   FEBRUARY 28, 1997           FEBRUARY 29, 1996 
                                             ---------------------------  -------------------------- 
                                                SHARES         AMOUNT        SHARES        AMOUNT 
                                             -----------  --------------  -----------  ------------- 
<S>                                          <C>          <C>             <C>          <C>
Sold                                            145,947     $ 1,418,741      659,183     $ 6,612,088 
Reinvestment of dividends and distributions       7,200          69,866        4,161          41,820 
                                             -----------  --------------  -----------  ------------- 
                                                153,147       1,488,607      663,344       6,653,908 
Repurchased                                    (395,509)     (3,836,834)    (225,962)     (2,277,046) 
                                             -----------  --------------  -----------  ------------- 
Net increase (decrease)                        (242,362)    $(2,348,227)     437,382     $ 4,376,862 
                                             ===========  ==============  ===========  ============= 

</TABLE>

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* Commencement of operations. 

6. FEDERAL INCOME TAX STATUS 

At February 28, 1997, the Fund had a net capital loss carryover of 
approximately $87,000 which will be available through February 28, 2005. 

Capital losses incurred after October 31 ("post-October losses") within the 
taxable year are deemed to arise on the first business day of the Fund's next 
taxable year. The Fund incurred and will elect to defer net capital losses of 
approximately $2,000 during fiscal 1997. 

As of February 28, 1997, the Fund had temporary book/tax differences 
primarily attributable to post-October losses. 

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Dean Witter Intermediate Term U.S. Treasury Trust 
                             FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 

Selected ratios and per share data for a share of beneficial interest 
outstanding throughout each period: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  FOR THE PERIOD 
                                               FOR THE YEAR     SEPTEMBER 27, 1995* 
                                                   ENDED              THROUGH 
                                             FEBRUARY 28, 1997   FEBRUARY 29, 1996 
- ------------------------------------------  -----------------  ------------------- 
<S>                                         <C>                <C>                  
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE: 
Net asset value, beginning of period  .....       $ 9.92              $10.00 
                                            -----------------  ------------------- 
Net investment income .....................         0.53                0.21 
Net realized and unrealized loss ..........        (0.21)              (0.08) 
                                            -----------------  ------------------- 
Total from investment operations ..........         0.32                0.13 
                                            -----------------  ------------------- 
Less dividends from net investment income          (0.53)++            (0.21) 
                                            -----------------  ------------------- 
Net asset value, end of period ............       $ 9.71              $ 9.92 
                                            =================  =================== 
TOTAL INVESTMENT RETURN+ ..................         3.42%               1.23%(1) 
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS: 
Expenses ..................................         0.33%(3)            0.32%(2)(3) 
Net investment income .....................         5.41%(3)            5.05%(2)(3) 
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: 
Net assets, end of period, in thousands ...       $1,992              $4,437 
Portfolio turnover rate ...................           42%                 20%(1) 
</TABLE>

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*      Commencement of operations. 
+      Calculated based on the net asset value as of the last business day of 
       the period. 
++     Includes distributions from capital gains of $.003. 
(1)    Not annualized. 
(2)    Annualized. 
(3)    If the Fund had borne all of its expenses that were reimbursed or 
       waived by the Investment Manager, the annualized expense and net 
       investment income (loss) ratios would have been 7.07% and (1.33)%, 
       respectively, for the year ended February 28, 1997 and 2.82% and 2.55%, 
       respectively, after application of the Fund's state expense limitation, 
       for the period ended February 29, 1996. 


                      SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

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DEAN WITTER INTERMEDIATE TERM U.S. TREASURY TRUST 
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS 

TO THE SHAREHOLDERS AND TRUSTEES 
OF DEAN WITTER INTERMEDIATE TERM U.S. TREASURY TRUST 

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, 
including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of 
operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present 
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Dean Witter 
Intermediate Term U.S. Treasury Trust (the "Fund") at February 28, 1997, the 
results of its operations for the year then ended, and the changes in its net 
assets and the financial highlights for the year then ended and for the 
period September 27, 1995 (commencement of operations) through February 29, 
1996, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. These 
financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as 
"financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fund's management; our 
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based 
on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in 
accordance with generally accepted auditing standards which require that we 
plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the 
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes 
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures 
in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and 
significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall 
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included 
confirmation of securities at February 28, 1997 by correspondence with the 
custodian, provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above. 

PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP 
1177 Avenue of the Americas 
New York, New York 10036 
April 11, 1997 



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TRUSTEES 
Michael Bozic 
Charles A. Fiumefreddo 
Edwin J. Garn 
John R. Haire 
Dr. Manuel H. Johnson 
Michael E. Nugent 
Philip J. Purcell 
John L. Schroeder 

OFFICERS 
Charles A. Fiumefreddo 
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer 

Barry Fink 
Vice President, Secretary and 
General Counsel 

Rajesh K. Gupta 
Vice President 

Thomas F. Caloia 
Treasurer 

TRANSFER AGENT 
Dean Witter Trust Company 
Harborside Financial Center -- Plaza Two 
Jersey City, New Jersey 07311 

INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS 
Price Waterhouse LLP 
1177 Avenue of the Americas 
New York, New York 10036 

INVESTMENT MANAGER 
Dean Witter InterCapital Inc. 
Two World Trade Center 
New York, New York 10048 

This report is submitted for the general information of shareholders 
of the Fund. For more detailed information about the Fund, its 
officers and trustees, fees, expenses and other pertinent information, please 
see the prospectus of the Fund. 

This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors 
in the Fund unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus. 


DEAN WITTER 
INTERMEDIATE TERM 
U.S. TREASURY TRUST 


ANNUAL REPORT 
FEBRUARY 28, 1997 








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