SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

                    Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a)
                     of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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                 Franklin Tax-Advantaged International Bond Fund
                (Name of Registrant as Specified In its Charter)

                 Franklin Tax-Advantaged International Bond Fund
                   (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement)

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FRANKLIN TEMPLETON GROUP


                      FRANKLIN TAX-ADVANTAGED INTERNATIONAL
                                    BOND FUND

                           SPECIAL MEETING OF PARTNERS
                                 April 18, 1997

                          IMMEDIATE ATTENTION REQUIRED

Dear Partner:

We have not yet received your vote for the upcoming Special Meeting of Partners
scheduled to be APRIL 18, 1997. IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU VOTE YOUR PROXY.
Contrary to many shareholder's belief, all votes are vital no matter how many
shares you hold and YOUR SHARES CANNOT BE REPRESENTED UNLESS WE RECEIVE VOTING
INSTRUCTIONS FROM YOU. In order for your shares to be represented, you need to
vote on or before Friday, April 18, 1997. For your convenience, we have
established three easy methods by which to register your vote.

     1.   BY PHONE Simply call Shareholder Communications Corporation toll-free,
          at 1-800-733-8481, EXTENSION 448. Operators can take your vote over
          the phone, Monday thru Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00
          p.m. EST.

                                       OR

     2.   BY FAX Send your executed proxy to us at 1-800-733-1885, anytime.

                                       OR

     3.   BY MAIL Simply return your executed proxy in the enclosed
          self-addressed stamped envelope.

We urge you to act promptly so that we can obtain a sufficient number of votes
to hold the meeting as scheduled and avoid any possible meeting adjournments.

Your prompt attention benefits all Partners.

Thank you.