UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

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TORTOISE NORTH AMERICAN ENERGY CORPORATION

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TORTOISE NORTH AMERICAN ENERGY CORPORATION

11550 ASH STREET, SUITE 300

LEAWOOD, KS 66211

Recently we sent you proxy materials for the Annual Meeting of Tortoise North American Energy Corporation (“TYN”) to be held on Friday, May 20, 2011. TYN’s records indicate that we have not received your important vote. We urge you to vote as soon as possible in order to allow TYN to obtain a sufficient number of votes to hold the meeting as scheduled. Another proxy card is enclosed for your convenience.

· Mail your completed proxy card in the enclosed return envelope

· FAX your completed proxy cardto (913) 981-1021

· Email your completed proxy card to proxyvote@tortoiseadvisors.com.

Whether or not you expect to attend the Annual Meeting in person, please complete, date, sign and return the enclosed proxy as promptly as possible. Even if you have given your proxy, you may still vote in person if you attend the meeting.

The Board of Directors recommends that you vote “FOR” the election of Conrad S. Ciccotello, “FOR” the proposal to grant the Company the authority to sell common shares below net asset value, subject to certain conditions, and “FOR” the ratification of the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as independent accountants.

If you have any questions about the enclosed proxy card or need any assistance in voting your shares, please call (866) 362-9331.

The definitive proxy statement, including a description of the proposals, is available on the internet at http://tygd.client.shareholder.com/annual-proxy.cfm or by clicking SEC Filings on the Tortoise North American Energy Corporation page on our adviser’s website at www.tortoiseadvisors.com.

Voting takes only a few minutes.

PLEASE VOTE TODAY.