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                     EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO.  )
 
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                      ALLIED CAPITAL LENDING CORPORATION
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                             [ALLIED CAPITAL LOGO]

                           Allied Capital Corporation
                         Allied Capital Corporation II
                     Allied Capital Commercial Corporation
                       Allied Capital Lending Corporation
                         Allied Capital Advisers, Inc.

                                                               November 18, 1997

Dear Stockholder:

I am pleased to report that, since the announcement of the merger of the five
Allied Capital companies, the combined market value has increased by more than
28%.  We believe this rise in value is directly related to the market's
recognition of the merged company's prospects for increasing assets, earnings
and dividends to stockholders.

However, the market appreciation that has occurred since the announcement of
the merger may not be sustained unless two-thirds of all the shares outstanding
of each Allied Capital company are voted in favor of the merger, and a number
of shares have not yet been voted.

As a significant stockholder, you are in a position to make a difference.
Unfortunately, we have not received your vote and we are just days away from
the November 26, 1997 Special Meeting of Stockholders to approve the merger.
By voting your shares now, you will help us to avoid having to adjourn the
stockholder meeting.  Please take a moment now to vote your shares.

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO VOTE AND RETURN YOUR CARD IN THE ENCLOSED FEDERAL EXPRESS
ENVELOPE.  SHOULD YOU REQUIRE ASSISTANCE IN ARRANGING A PICKUP, PLEASE CALL
TOLL FREE (800) 221-5724, EXTENSION 405.  OPERATORS ARE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST YOU
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 9:00 AM AND 11:00 PM EASTERN TIME,
AND SATURDAY BETWEEN 12:00 PM AND 6:00 PM EASTERN TIME.

If you hold more than one account or have positions in more than one Allied
Capital company, you may have received multiple proxy cards.  PLEASE VOTE WITH
EACH PROXY CARD YOU HAVE RECEIVED.

If you have questions about the merger proposal, you are encouraged to contact
our Investor Relations Department toll free at (888) 818-5298 or alternatively
at (202) 331-1112.  Your prompt attention is appreciated.

Sincerely,

/s/ William L. Walton

William L. Walton
Chief Executive Officer

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                             [ALLIED CAPITAL LOGO]

                           Allied Capital Corporation
                         Allied Capital Corporation II
                     Allied Capital Commercial Corporation
                       Allied Capital Lending Corporation
                         Allied Capital Advisers, Inc.


                                                               November 18, 1997

Dear Stockholder:

I am pleased to report that, since the announcement of the merger of the five
Allied Capital companies, the combined market value has increased by more than
28%.  We believe this rise in value is directly related to the market's
recognition of the merged company's prospects for increasing assets, earnings
and dividends to stockholders.

However, the market appreciation that has occurred since the announcement of
the merger may not be sustained unless two-thirds of all the shares outstanding
of each Allied Capital company are voted in favor of the merger, and a number
of shares have not yet been voted.

As a significant stockholder, you are in a position to make a difference.
Unfortunately, we have not received your vote and we are just days away from
the November 26, 1997 Special Meeting of Stockholders to approve the merger.
By voting your shares now, you will help us to avoid having to adjourn the
stockholder meeting.  Please take a moment now to vote your shares.

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO VOTE BY TELEPHONE.  SIMPLY CALL TOLL FREE (800) 221-5724,
EXTENSION 405.  OPERATORS ARE AVAILABLE TO TAKE YOUR VOTE MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 9:00 AM AND 11:00 PM EASTERN TIME, AND SATURDAY BETWEEN
12:00 PM AND 6:00 PM EASTERN TIME.

If a telephone vote is inconvenient, we have provided two additional methods by
which you may register your vote:

By Fax:                   Fax your executed proxy card(s) to us toll free at
                          (800) 733-1885 anytime.

By Federal Express:       Return your executed proxy card(s) in the enclosed
                          Federal Express envelope.  There is no charge to you
                          for this service.  If you need to arrange a pickup
                          for your outgoing package, please call (800)
                          221-5724, extension 405.

If you hold more than one account or have positions in more than one Allied
Capital company, you may have received multiple proxy cards.  PLEASE VOTE WITH
EACH PROXY CARD YOU HAVE RECEIVED.

If you have questions about the merger proposal, you are encouraged to contact
our Investor Relations Department toll free at (888) 818-5298 or alternatively
at (202) 331-1112.  Your prompt attention is appreciated.

Sincerely,

/s/ William L. Walton

William L. Walton
Chief Executive Officer