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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
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Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
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BUCKEYE PARTNERS, L.P.
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(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
BUCKEYE PARTNERS, L.P.
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[LOGO OF BUCKEYE PARTNERS, L.P.]
July 1, 1998
VOTE NOW!
THE DEADLINE FOR YOUR CONSENT IS JULY 17, 1998
Dear Unitholder:
According to our records, your consent has not been received. Regardless
of the number of units you own, it is important that they be represented.
Buckeye Partners, L.P. must receive the affirmative consent of at least
two-thirds of the Unitholders for the amendments to be approved. Remember,
failure to return your consent will have the same effect as a vote against the
proposal.
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IMPORTANT
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If your broker holds your units, you still must return a consent on this
proposal for your vote to be counted.
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Thank you for your prompt attention. If you have questions or need
additional consent materials, please call D.F. King & Co., Inc. at (800)
628-8509.
Sincerely,
/s/ A.W. Martinelli
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Buckeye Management Company,
as General Partner
