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As of December 22, 1999
VIA UPS OVERNIGHT
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The Chase Manhattan Bank
4 Chase MetroTech Center
Brooklyn, New York 11245
Attention: Global Custody Division
Re: Global Custody Agreement, Effective May 1, 1996, as amended November
20, 1997 between The Chase Manhattan Bank and those registered
investment companies (and on behalf of certain series thereof), listed
on Schedule A and Appendix A, respectively, attached thereto
("Agreement")
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Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1 of the Agreement, the undersigned, on
behalf of Delaware Group Equity Funds III (successor to Delaware Group Equity
Funds III, Inc.) for the benefit of the Delaware Technology and Innovation Fund,
Delaware American Services Fund, Delaware Large Cap Growth Fund and Delaware
Research Fund (the "Series") hereby appoints The Chase Manhattan Bank to provide
custodial services for the Series under and in accordance with the terms of the
Agreement and accordingly, requests that the Series be added to Schedule A and
Appendix A, respectively, to the Agreement effective December 22, 1999. Kindly
acknowledge your agreement to provide such services and to add the Series to
Schedule A and Appendix A, respectively, to the Agreement by signing in the
space provided below.
DELAWARE GROUP EQUITY FUNDS III
on behalf of Delaware Technology and
Innovation Fund, Delaware American
Services Fund, Delaware Large Cap
Growth Fund and Delaware Research Fund
By: __________________________________
David K. Downes
Its: President, Chief Executive Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Financial Officer
AGREED:
THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK
By:______________________
Its:
