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SCHEDULE 14A
(RULE 14A-101)
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(AMENDMENT NO. )
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Check the appropriate box:
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ONLY (AS PERMITTED BY RULE 14a-6(e)(2))
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[ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Rule 14a-11(c) or Rule 14a-12.
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FIRSTENERGY CORPORATION
(NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
(NAME OF PERSON(S) FILING PROXY STATEMENT, IF OTHER THAN THE REGISTRANT)
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[FIRSTENERGY LOGO] 76 South Main St.
Akron, Ohio 44308
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NANCY C. ASHCOM
Corporate Secretary
April 12, 2000
Dear Fellow Shareholder:
According to our latest records, we have not yet received your vote in
connection with the important Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held April
27, 2000.
PLEASE HELP YOUR COMPANY AVOID THE EXPENSE OF FURTHER SOLICITATION BY
VOTING TODAY -- by telephone, by Internet, or by signing and returning the
enclosed proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
/s/ Nancy C. Ashcom
Nancy C. Ashcom
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REMEMBER, YOU CAN VOTE IN ANY ONE OF THREE WAYS:
1. BY TELEPHONE: Locate the CONTROL NUMBER just above your name on the Proxy
Card. Then call 1-888-457-2961 on a touch-tone telephone anytime and follow
the easy prompts. There is no charge for this call.
2. BY INTERNET: Locate the CONTROL NUMBER just above your name on the Proxy
Card. Then access http://www.proxyvoting.com/fe and follow the easy
prompts.
3. BY MAIL: Simply sign and return the enclosed proxy card in the postage-paid
envelope provided.
If you have any questions, or need assistance in the last-minute voting
of your shares, please call our proxy solicitor:
INNISFREE M&A INCORPORATED
TOLL-FREE AT 1-888-750-5834
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[FIRSTENERGY LOGO] 76 South Main St.
Akron, Ohio 44308
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NANCY C. ASHCOM
Corporate Secretary
April 12, 2000
Dear Fellow Shareholder:
According to our latest records, we have not yet received your vote in
connection with the important Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held April
27, 2000.
PLEASE HELP YOUR COMPANY AVOID THE EXPENSE OF FURTHER SOLICITATION BY
VOTING TODAY -- by telephone, by Internet, or by signing and returning the
enclosed voting form in the postage-paid envelope provided.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
/s/ Nancy C. Ashcom
Nancy C. Ashcom
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If you have any questions, or need assistance in the last-minute voting
of your shares, please call our proxy solicitor:
INNISFREE M&A INCORPORATED
TOLL-FREE AT 1-888-750-5834
IMPORTANT NOTE:
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REMEMBER, YOU CAN VOTE BY TELEPHONE OR BY INTERNET --
Simply follow the easy instructions on the enclosed voting form,
or call 1-888-750-5834 for assistance.
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