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SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
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of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. )
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HEARTLAND GROUP, INC.
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
Not Applicable
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July 21, 2000
SECOND REQUEST
VERY IMPORTANT
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Dear Heartland Government Fund Shareholder:
As of the date of this letter, the records of our proxy tabulation service
do not show that your proxy has been received for the shareholder meeting
scheduled for August 8th to consider the proposed liquidation of the Fund.
Receipt of your proxy is important to ensuring a quorum so that the shareholder
meeting can be held without delay or additional expense. Please help us avoid
undue expense and delay by voting today using one of the following voting
options:
1) Vote by Telephone: Call the toll-free number listed on the voting
instruction form. Have the 12 digit control number found on your
ballot ready when prompted.
2) Vote by Internet: Go to www.proxyvote.com, enter the 12-digit control
number on your proxy card and follow the instructions on the site.
3) Vote by Mail: Sign, date and vote your card. Mail in the postage-paid
return envelope provided.
Even if you have closed your account, your vote is still important because
you owned Fund shares on June 26, 2000. If you have already voted, thank you.
We appreciate your cooperation.
Sincerely,
William J. Nasgovitz
President
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July 25, 2000
SECOND REQUEST
VERY IMPORTANT
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Dear Heartland Government Fund Shareholder:
As of the date of this letter, the records of our proxy tabulation service
do not show that your proxy has been received for the shareholder meeting
scheduled on August 8th to consider the proposed liquidation of the Fund.
Receipt of your proxy is important to ensuring a quorum so that the shareholder
meeting can be held without delay or additional expense. Please help us avoid
undue expense and delay by voting your proxy today!
The fastest and most convenient way to vote is by phone using the
instructions on the enclosed proxy card. If you prefer, you may vote by mail by
completing and signing the proxy card, and return it promptly to our proxy
tabulator in the postage-paid envelope provided. Please be sure to have the
control number printed on the proxy handy if you vote by phone.
If you need another copy of the proxy statement or have any questions about
the proposal to liquidate the Fund, please call one of our Shareholder Service
Representatives at our toll free proxy number, 1-800-611-0493.
Even if you have closed your account, your vote is still important because
you owned Fund shares on June 26, 2000. If you have already voted, thank you.
We appreciate your cooperation.
Sincerely,
William J. Nasgovitz
President
