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2nd Request 
Urgent Proxy Information 
Please cast your vote now!

Dear Shareholder:

Several weeks ago, we mailed you proxy information so that you could vote on
important proposals which affect your fund(s). This information described each
proposal and asked for your vote on these important issues. It has been called
to our attention that we have not yet received your ballot.

YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT, NO MATTER HOW LARGE OR SMALL YOUR HOLDINGS MAY BE.

I am writing to remind you that your participation is extremely important. The
Special Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for April 14, 1999 cannot be held
until we receive a majority of the votes. If you haven't done so already, please
cast your vote on the enclosed proxy card(s). Shareholders who hold more than
one account in the fund(s) will receive a separate card for each account and
should vote each card.

VOTING IS QUICK AND EASY.  EVERYTHING YOU NEED IS ENCLOSED.

TO VOTE BY MAIL
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Please mail your SIGNED proxy card(s) in the postage-paid envelope right away no
matter how many shares of the fund(s) you own.

TO VOTE BY FAX
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Please fax the front and back of your SIGNED proxy card(s) to our proxy
tabulator at 1-888-451-8683.

If you have already voted, thank you for your response. If you have any further
questions, please call Fidelity at 1-800-544-8888. We appreciate your immediate
attention. Thank you.

Sincerely,



Edward C. Johnson 3d
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer



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