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2nd Request
Urgent Proxy Information
Please cast your vote now!
Dear Fidelity Fund(s) Shareholder:
Several weeks ago, we mailed you proxy information so that you could
vote on important proposals that affect your fund. This information
described each proposal and asked for your vote on these important
issues. It has been called to our attention that we have not yet
received your ballot.
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT, NO MATTER HOW LARGE OR SMALL YOUR HOLDINGS MAY
BE.
I am writing to remind you that your participation is extremely
important. The October 7, 1998 shareholder meeting cannot be held
until we receive a majority of the votes. If you haven't done so
already, please cast your vote on the enclosed proxy card(s).
Shareholders who hold more than one account in the fund will receive a
separate card for each account and should vote each card.
VOTING IS QUICK AND EASY. EVERYTHING YOU NEED IS ENCLOSED.
TO VOTE BY MAIL
Please mail your SIGNED proxy card in the postage-paid envelope right
away no matter how many shares of the fund you own.
TO VOTE BY FAX
Please fax the front and back of your SIGNED proxy card to our proxy
tabulator at
1-888-451-8683.
If you have already voted, thank you for your response. If you have
any further questions, please call Fidelity at 800-522-7297. We
appreciate your immediate attention. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Edward C. Johnson 3d
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
2nd Request
Urgent Proxy Information...
Please cast your vote now!
Dear Fidelity Fund(s) Shareholder:
Several weeks ago, we mailed you proxy information so that you could
vote on important proposals that affect your fund(s). This
information described each proposal and asked for your vote on all of
the issues. It has been called to our attention that we have not yet
received your ballot.
I am writing to remind you that your participation is extremely
important. The shareholder meeting cannot be held until we receive a
majority of the votes. Your vote affects the quorum, and your prompt
attention to this request will save the cost of further solicitations.
You may cast your vote for, against, or to abstain on the proposals by
completing the proxy card(s) and returning it/them in the envelope
provided. Remember, this is an opportunity to voice your opinion on
matters concerning your fund(s). It is important that you take part
in the voting process no matter how many or how few shares you own.
To cast your ballot, simply record your vote on the enclosed proxy
card(s). Be sure to sign the card(s) before mailing it/them in the
postage paid envelope provided. You also have the option of voting
your shares over the telephone by calling the toll-free number printed
in the top left corner of the voting instruction form.
Remember, voting is quick and easy. Everything you need is enclosed.
If you have already voted, thank you for your prompt response. If you
have any further questions, please contact your financial advisor.
Thank you. We appreciate your immediate attention.
Sincerely,
Edward C. Johnson 3d
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
