[LETTERHEAD OF CLIFFORD CHANCE US LLP]
July 11, 2008
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: | Morgan Stanley Series Funds |
Dear Sir or Madam:
On behalf of the Morgan Stanley Series Funds, a Massachusetts business trust (the Fund), attached herewith for filing is the above-referenced Post-Effective Amendment No. 6 (the Amendment) to the Funds Registration Statement pursuant to Rule 485(a) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the 1933 Act), and Amendment No. 7 pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, together with exhibits thereto.
This filing is made pursuant to Rule 485(a)(2) under the 1933 Act for the purpose of adding the Morgan Stanley U.S. Multi-Cap Alpha Fund as a new portfolio of the Fund. We understand that we may expect comments on this filing in approximately 45 days. We anticipate making a subsequent filing pursuant to Rule 485(b) under the 1933 Act to include all consents and opinions, as well as any other required information, in anticipation of going automatically effective on the 75th day after the date hereof. No fees are required in connection with this filing.
Should you have any questions regarding the Amendment or the foregoing matters, please do not hesitate to contact Stuart M. Strauss at (212) 878-4931.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Stuart M. Strauss
Stuart M. Strauss