UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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| DWS ALLOCATION SERIES | DWS SECURITIES TRUST | |
| DWS CASH INVESTMENT TRUST | DWS STATE TAX FREE TRUST | |
| DWS FUNDS TRUST | DWS TAX FREE MONEY FUND | |
| DWS INVESTMENT TRUST | DWS TAX FREE TRUST | |
| DWS PORTFOLIO TRUST | DWS U.S. TREASURY MONEY FUND | |
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DWS Funds
Important Proxy
News
PLEASE VOTE TODAY!
Dear Shareholder:
Recently, we distributed proxy materials regarding the Special Meeting of Shareholders of the DWS Funds. This meeting, which was originally scheduled for May 5, 2006, has been adjourned with respect to one or more proposals to June 27, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time at the offices of Deutsche Asset Management, 345 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10154. To date, our records indicate that we have not received your voting instructions.We are still accepting votes to increase shareholder participation.
After careful consideration, the Board of Trustees of each Trust recommends that shareholders of each Fund vote “FOR” each proposal. Your vote is important no matter how many shares you own.We urge you to act promptly in order to allow us to obtain a sufficient number of votes and avoid the cost of additional solicitation.
For your convenience, please utilize any of the following methods to submit your vote:
1. By Phone.
Please call Computershare Fund Services toll-free at866-807-2148.Representatives are available to take your vote Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. and Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern time. Please have your proxy card available.
2. By Internet.
Visitwww.proxyweb.comand follow the simple on-screen instructions.
3.By Touch-Tone Phone.
Dial the toll-free number found on your proxy card and follow the simple instructions.
4.By Mail.
Simply return your executed proxy card in the envelope provided.However, please try to utilize one of the three options above to register your vote, so it may be received in time for the meeting.
WE NEED YOUR HELP. PLEASE VOTE TODAY!
DWS Funds
Important Proxy
News
PLEASE VOTE TODAY!
Dear Shareholder:
Recently, we distributed proxy materials regarding the Special Meeting of Shareholders of the DWS Funds. This meeting, which was originally scheduled for May 5, 2006, has been adjourned with respect to one or more proposals to June 27, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time at the offices of Deutsche Asset Management, 345 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10154. To date, our records indicate that we have not received your voting instructions.We are still accepting votes to increase shareholder participation.
After careful consideration, the Board of Trustees of each Trust recommends that shareholders of each Fund vote “FOR” each proposal. Your vote is important no matter how many shares you own.We urge you to act promptly in order to allow us to obtain a sufficient number of votes and avoid the cost of additional solicitation.
For your convenience, please utilize any of the following methods to submit your vote:
1. By Phone.
Please call Computershare Fund Services toll-free at866-807-2148.Representatives are available to take your vote Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. and Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern time.Please have your proxy card available.
2. By Internet.
Visitwww.proxyvote.comand follow the simple on-screen instructions.
3.By Touch-Tone Phone.
Dial the toll-free number found on your proxy card and follow the simple instructions.
4.By Mail.
Simply return your executed proxy card in the envelope provided.However, please try to utilize one of the above options to register your vote, so it may be received in time for the meeting.
WE NEED YOUR HELP. PLEASE VOTE TODAY!
DWS Funds
Important Proxy
News
PLEASE VOTE TODAY!
Dear Shareholder:
Recently, we distributed proxy materials regarding the Special Meeting of Shareholders of the DWS Funds. This meeting, which was originally scheduled for May 5, 2006, has been adjourned with respect to one or more proposals to June 27, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time at the offices of Deutsche Asset Management, 345 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10154. To date, our records indicate that we have not received your voting instructions.We are still accepting votes to increase shareholder participation.
After careful consideration, the Board of Trustees of each Trust recommends that shareholders of each Fund vote “FOR” each proposal. Your vote is important no matter how many shares you own.We urge you to act promptly in order to allow us to obtain a sufficient number of votes and avoid the cost of additional solicitation.
For your convenience, please utilize any of the following methods to submit your vote:
1. By Internet.
Visitwww.proxyvote.comand follow the simple on-screen instructions.
2.By Touch-Tone Phone.
Dial the toll-free number found on your proxy card and follow the simple instructions.
3.By Mail.
Simply return your executed proxy card in the envelope provided.However, please try to utilize one of the above options to register your vote, so it may be received in time for the meeting.
WE NEED YOUR HELP. PLEASE VOTE TODAY!