UNITED STATES

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PUTNAM AMERICAN GOVERNMENT INCOME FUND

PUTNAM ARIZONA TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND

PUTNAM ASSET ALLOCATION FUNDS

PUTNAM CALIFORNIA TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND

PUTNAM CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES FUND

PUTNAM DIVERSIFIED INCOME TRUST

PUTNAM EQUITY INCOME FUND

PUTNAM EUROPE EQUITY FUND

THE PUTNAM FUND FOR GROWTH AND INCOME

PUTNAM FUNDS TRUST

THE GEORGE PUTNAM FUND OF BOSTON (d/b/a GEORGE PUTNAM BALANCED 

FUND)

PUTNAM GLOBAL EQUITY FUND

PUTNAM GLOBAL HEALTH CARE FUND

PUTNAM GLOBAL INCOME TRUST

PUTNAM GLOBAL NATURAL RESOURCES FUND

PUTNAM GLOBAL UTILITIES FUND

PUTNAM HIGH YIELD ADVANTAGE FUND

PUTNAM HIGH YIELD TRUST

PUTNAM INCOME FUND

PUTNAM INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND

PUTNAM INVESTMENT FUNDS

PUTNAM INVESTORS FUND

PUTNAM MASSACHUSETTS TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND 

PUTNAM MICHIGAN TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND 

PUTNAM MINNESOTA TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND 

PUTNAM MONEY MARKET FUND

PUTNAM MULTI-CAP GROWTH FUND

PUTNAM NEW JERSEY TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND 

PUTNAM NEW YORK TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND 

PUTNAM OHIO TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND

PUTNAM PENNSYLVANIA TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND 

PUTNAM RETIREMENTREADY FUNDS

PUTNAM TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND

PUTNAM TAX EXEMPT MONEY MARKET FUND 

PUTNAM TAX-FREE INCOME TRUST

PUTNAM U.S. GOVERNMENT INCOME TRUST

PUTNAM VARIABLE TRUST

PUTNAM VOYAGER FUND

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Steven D. Krichmar
Chief of Operations	P.O. Box 8383
Putnam Investor Services	Boston, MA 02266-8383

Dear Shareholder:

In December, we mailed you a proxy statement seeking your vote on proposals that affect your investments in the Putnam funds. Our records show that we have not yet received your vote.

Please take a moment to vote on these important matters. Voting is as simple as visiting the website or calling the toll-free number listed on the enclosed proxy card. You may also vote by returning the card in the postage-paid envelope provided.

If you have any questions or need more information, please call our proxy information line at 1-866-963-5821 or contact your financial representative.

Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Your prompt vote will reduce the need for any additional mailings.

Sincerely,

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Steven D. Krichmar
Chief of Operations	P.O. Box 8383
Putnam Investor Services	Boston, MA 02266-8383

Dear Shareholder:

We are writing you again because we have not yet received your vote on proposals that affect your investments in the Putnam funds.

Please take a moment to vote on these important matters.

For your convenience, we have included another copy of the proxy card and a postage-paid return envelope. You can vote by returning the card in the envelope provided, by calling the toll-free number on the card, or online.

We truly appreciate your attention to this matter today, as your prompt response will reduce fund expenses by eliminating the need for further solicitations of your vote by mail and/or telephone.

If you have any questions or need more information, please call our proxy information line at 1-866-963-5821 or contact your financial representative.

Sincerely,

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