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The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc.
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[For Shareholders Holding through Intermediaries]
[THE HARTFORD LOGO]
IMPORTANT NOTICE
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August 24, 2005
THE HARTFORD MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.
THE HARTFORD MUTUAL FUNDS II, INC.
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
September 7, 2005
We recently distributed proxy materials relating to a Joint Special Meeting of
Shareholders of The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. and The Hartford Mutual Funds
II, Inc., scheduled for SEPTEMBER 7, 2005, at 8:30 a.m., Eastern Time. YOUR VOTE
FOR THIS IMPORTANT MEETING HAS NOT YET BEEN RECEIVED.
We encourage you to utilize one of the following options today to record your
vote:
1. BY PHONE: You may cast your vote by telephone by calling the toll free
number listed on the enclosed proxy card and entering the control number
printed on the card.
2. BY INTERNET: You may cast your vote using the Internet by logging on to the
Internet address printed on the enclosed proxy card and following the
instructions on the website.
3. BY MAIL: If you prefer to vote by mail, please complete the proxy card and
return it in the enclosed postage-paid envelope.
REMEMBER, YOUR VOTE COUNTS. PLEASE VOTE TODAY.
For the reasons set forth in the proxy materials previously delivered to you,
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE IN FAVOR OF EACH
PROPOSAL.
Your vote will help reduce the need for additional solicitation efforts or
costly meeting adjournments. As the Special Meeting approaches, certain
shareholders of each Fund may receive a telephone call from a representative of
Georgeson Shareholders Communications, Inc. if their votes have not yet been
received.
If you would like to view the proxy materials on the Internet, please visit
www.hartfordinvestor.com, and click on the link to proxy information under "News
& Highlights."
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
[For Registered Shareholders who are Direct Owners]
[THE HARTFORD LOGO]
IMPORTANT NOTICE
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August 19, 2005
THE HARTFORD MUTUAL FUNDS, INC.
THE HARTFORD MUTUAL FUNDS II, INC.
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
September 7, 2005
We recently distributed proxy materials relating to a Joint Special Meeting of
Shareholders of The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc. and The Hartford Mutual Funds
II, Inc., scheduled for SEPTEMBER 7, 2005, at 8:30 a.m., Eastern Time. YOUR VOTE
FOR THIS IMPORTANT MEETING HAS NOT YET BEEN RECEIVED.
We encourage you to utilize one of the following options today to record your
vote:
1. BY PHONE: For automated telephone voting, call 1-866-241-6192, available 24
hours a day, and follow the recorded instructions. If you would like to
speak to a proxy soliciting agent, call 1-888-999-3559. Representatives are
available to take your vote Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 11:00
p.m. and on Saturday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Eastern Time.
2. BY INTERNET: Visit https://vote.proxy-direct.com and follow the on-screen
instructions.
3. BY MAIL: If you prefer to vote by mail, please complete the proxy card and
return it in the enclosed postage-paid envelope.
REMEMBER, YOUR VOTE COUNTS. PLEASE VOTE TODAY.
For the reasons set forth in the proxy materials previously delivered to you,
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE IN FAVOR OF EACH
PROPOSAL.
Your vote will help reduce the need for additional solicitation efforts or
costly meeting adjournments. As the Special Meeting approaches, certain
shareholders of each Fund may receive a telephone call from a representative of
Georgeson Shareholders Communications, Inc. if their votes have not yet been
received.
If you would like to view the proxy materials on the Internet, please visit
www.hartfordinvestor.com, and click on the link to proxy information under "News
& Highlights."
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.