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                         1838 INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND


                            NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING


A special meeting of shareholders of 1838 International Equity Fund, a series of
1838 Investment Advisors Funds, was held on December 5, 2005 and has been
adjourned to allow time to solicit additional votes in connection with the
proposal as outlined in the Notice of Special Meeting of Shareholders previously
mailed to you. The adjourned meeting will be held at 2:00 p.m. Central Time on
December 12, 2005 at the offices of Van Kampen Investments Inc., 1 Parkview
Plaza, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.

YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT AND YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE AFFAIRS OF YOUR FUND DOES
MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

The purpose of the Meeting is to seek shareholder approval to approve an
Agreement and Plan of Reorganization pursuant to which 1838 International Equity
Fund would (i) transfer all of its assets and stated liabilities to Van Kampen
International Growth Fund in exchange for Class I shares of Van Kampen
International Growth Fund (ii) distribute such shares to its shareholders and
(iii) dissolve

WITH JUST A FEW DAYS REMAINING TO THE ADJOURNED MEETING, YOUR PROMPT ATTENTION
TO CASTING YOUR BALLOT IS APPRECIATED. To record your vote immediately, may we
suggest that you use the Internet or telephone. Instructions for using either of
these expedited voting methods are printed on the enclosed proxy ballot.
Additionally, the required control number for either of these methods is printed
on the proxy card. If you prefer to vote by mail, simply complete the enclosed
proxy card and return it in the postage paid envelope provided.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Van Kampen
Client Relations Department at 1-800-341-2929.

We appreciate your careful and prompt consideration of this matter.


The foregoing does not constitute an offer of any securities for sale. The joint
proxy statement/prospectus relating to the proposed reorganization contains
important information and shareholders are urged to read it. Free copies of the
joint proxy statement/prospectus are available by calling Van Kampen's Client
Relations Department at (800)341-2929 or on the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov.