Exhibit 16.1
July 1, 2014
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549-7561
Dear Sirs/Madams:
We have read Item 4 of The Swiss Helvetia Fund, Inc.’s Form 8-K dated July 1, 2014, and we agree with the statements made therein.
Yours truly,
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
New York, New York