STRATEGIC FUNDS, INC.

200 Park Avenue

New York, New York  10166

August 13, 2010

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F. Street, N.E.

Washington, D.C. 20549

Attention:  John C. Grzeskiewicz, Esq.

Re: Strategic Funds, Inc., Dreyfus Active MidCap Fund

Registration Statement on Form N-14

File Nos.:  333-168329; 811-03940

Ladies and Gentlemen:

The undersigned hereby requests that the effective date for the above-referenced Registration Statement be accelerated so that it will become effective on Friday, August 27, 2010 at 9:30 a.m., Eastern time, or as soon thereafter as may be practicable.

Very truly yours,

STRATEGIC FUNDS, INC.

By:	/s/  Jeff Prusnofsky
	Jeff Prusnofsky Vice President