WARBURG PINCUS TAX FREE FUND INC
DEFA14A, 1996-03-26
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                                      1934
                                 (Amendment No. )


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                       Warburg, Pincus Tax Free Fund, Inc.
                (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)




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                        (WARBURG PINCUS FUNDS LETTERHEAD)





                                                               (DATE)

Dear Shareholder:

We have previously mailed to you proxy materials relating to the Warburg
Pincus Funds' Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 1, 1996.

According to our latest records, we have not received your proxy card.
Regardless of the number of shares you own, it is important that they are
represented at the meeting. If you haven't previously mailed your proxy card,
please take a moment to sign, date and mail the enclosed duplicate proxy card
promptly in the return envelope provided for your convenience.

For the reasons set forth in the Combined Prospectus/Proxy Statement dated
March 7, 1996, your Board of Directors believes the proposals are in the best
interests of each Fund and its shareholders and recommends a vote for all
proposals.

If you have already mailed your proxy card, please disregard this letter and
accept our thanks.

Very truly yours,




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                              WARBURG PINCUS FUNDS
                             Calling Campaign Script


Hello, Mr./Mrs. (Shareholder).  My name is ________________.  I am calling
from D.F. King and Co., Inc. on behalf of Warburg Pincus Funds with regard to
its upcoming Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 1, 1996.  Do
you have a moment?

Have you received the Warburg Pincus proxy material dated March 7, 1996?

If No:   Confirm current address (if the shareholder has a new address, input
appropriate command into computer).  If you have questions or need assistance
once you receive the material, please call D.F. King at 1-800-755-3107.

If Yes:  Have you had a chance to review the material?

If No: Ask the shareholder to review the material at the earliest convenience
and vote his/her shares by signing, dating and mailing the proxy card in the
return envelope provided. Inform the shareholder that the Board of Directors
unanimously recommends a vote for all proposals on the meeting agenda. If the
shareholder asks you to explain the meeting agenda, briefly educate them.
Thank the shareholder for his/her time. (End phone call)

If Yes:  Do you have any questions?

If Yes: Answer questions using only the proxy solicitation materials. After
answering all questions, inform the shareholder that he/she may vote by
signing, dating and mailing the proxy card in the envelope provided. Inform
the shareholder that the Board of Directors unanimously recommends a vote for
all proposals. (Remind the shareholder that their vote must be received by the
meeting date, May 1. In order to avoid any delays, they should vote their
proxy as soon as possible.) Thank the shareholder and end the call.

If No: Your vote is important. Please take the time to vote by signing, dating
and returning your proxy card in the envelope provided. Inform the shareholder
that the Board of Directors unanimously recommends a vote for all proposals.
(Remind the shareholder that their vote must be received by the meeting date,
May 1. In order to avoid any delays, they should vote their proxy as soon as
possible.) Thank the shareholder and end the call.



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                              WARBURG PINCUS FUNDS


          Instructions For Leaving a Message on an Answering Machine




Hello, my name is ________________. I am calling from D.F. King & Co., Inc. We
are assisting Warburg Pincus Funds in regard to its Special Shareholder
Meetings to be held on May 1, 1996. You should have received proxy materials
dated March 7, 1996. At your earliest convenience please sign, date and mail
the proxy card(s) in the return envelope provided. If you have not received
your proxy materials, or have questions or need assistance, please call D.F.
King at 1-800-755-3107 between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. (EST). If you have
already mailed your proxy card, please disregard this message and accept our
thanks.






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