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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 an important proposal that affects your fund.  This
information described the proposal and asked for your vote on this
important issue.  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 July 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 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

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

TO VOTE BY FAX

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

You also have the option of voting your shares by calling toll-free at
1-800-848-3155.

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

PXL2-DIV-0699