SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
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Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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FIRST BELL BANCORP, INC.
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FIRST BELL BANCORP, INC.
300 Delaware Avenue, Suite 1704
Wilmington, DE 19801
April 15, 1999
Dear Fellow Stockholder:
According to our latest records, we have not yet received your proxy for the
important Annual Meeting of Stockholders of First Bell Bancorp, Inc. to be held
on April 26, 1999. Please help your company avoid the expense of further
solicitation by signing, dating and returning the enclosed proxy card today.
Thank you for your continued support.
Very truly yours,
/s/Albert H. Eckert, II
Albert H. Eckert, II
President and Chief Executive Officer
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