Supplement to the John Hancock Declaration Trust Prospectus
dated May 1, 1999
On page 10, the "Portfolio Managers" section for the John Hancock V.A.
International Fund has been changed as follows:
PORTFOLIO MANAGERS
Miren Etcheverry
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Senior vice president of adviser
Joined team in 1996
Joined adviser in 1996
Began career in 1977
John L.F. Wills
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Senior vice president of adviser
Managing director of subadviser
Joined team in 1996
Joined subadviser in 1987
Began career in 1969
SUBADVISER
John Hancock Advisers
International Limited
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London-based affiliate of adviser
Founded in 1986
October 7, 1999
DECPS2 10/99
