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The Bank of New York Company, Inc.
One Wall Street
New York, New York 10286
April 21, 2000
BECAUSE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
DELAYS IN THE MAIL, PLEASE SIGN AND
RETURN THE ENCLOSED PROXY EVEN IF
YOU RETURNED THE ORIGINAL.
Dear Shareholder:
A REMINDER
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We have previously sent to you proxy material relating to the
Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2000.
According to our latest records, we have not as yet received your
proxy for this meeting.
Since the proposals to be voted on are particularly important, we
urge you to give the proxy materials your immediate attention. Your
signed proxy will be helpful, whether your holding is large or small.
Please SIGN AND RETURN your proxy TODAY in the envelope provided or
vote by telephone or internet.
You can help the Company avoid further expense and delay by
responding promptly.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Patricia A. Bicket
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Patricia A. Bicket
PLEASE ACT PROMPTLY
