PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14 (a)
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July 28, 2009
Recently, we sent you proxy materials regarding the Annual and Special Meetings of Shareholders of Dreyfus Funds, Inc. (the “Company”) to be held on August 20, 2009. Our records indicate that we have not received your vote on the important proposals affecting your investment in the funds. We urge you to act promptly and vote your shares.
You may think your vote is not important, but your participation is critical to hold the meetings, so please vote immediately. We urge you to vote your proxies now. You and all other Company shareholders will benefit from your cooperation.
After careful review, the Board of Directors of the Company recommends that you vote in favor of each proposal. A copy of the proxy statement and each fund’s most recent annual report to shareholders are available on the Company’s website athttp://www.dreyfus.com/proxyinfo.htmor by calling the toll free number shown below.
