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ALLISON M HARLOW FUMAI
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March 14, 2012
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, NE
Washington, D.C. 20549
| Re: | Preliminary Proxy Materials for |
Zweig Fund, Inc.
Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc.
(collectively, the “Funds”)
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Rule 14a-6(b) of the General Rules and Regulations promulgated thereunder, the Funds hereby file via EDGAR a copy of the preliminary proxy materials for the Funds’ Annual Meeting of Shareholders. No filing fee is required in connection with this filing.
If you have any questions regarding the foregoing, please contact the undersigned at (212) 698-3526.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Allison Harlow Fumai
Allison Harlow Fumai
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