497J 1 cover497j.txt VANGUARD NEW JERSEY TAX-EXEMPT FUNDS August 1, 2008 U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 RE: VANGUARD NEW JERSEY TAX-FREE FUNDS (THE TRUST) FILE NO. 33-17351 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Commissioners: Pursuant to Rule 497(c) under the Securities Act of 1933, we hereby file the Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information for the above mentioned Trust dated July 29, 2008. Sincerely, The Vanguard Group, Inc. Nathan M. Will Associate Counsel Securities Regulation, Legal Department Enclosures cc: Christian Sandoe, Esq. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission