SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
                 Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a)
                    of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
                             (Amendment No.   )

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August 8, 1995



Dear Shareholder,

Several weeks ago, we sent you a proxy ballot asking that you 
vote on matters of importance to your SteinRoe mutual fund.  
As of a recent date, we have not received your proxy for the 
meeting which takes place on August 15th.  We recognize that 
the summer months can be especially busy, and that this may 
have slipped by, but your vote is important.  Therefore, 
we've made it possible for you to cast your vote by calling 
1-800-322-0597 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
or 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday (CST) or by 
returning your ballot in the federal express envelope 
enclosed.

We would be grateful if you could take the very few minutes 
needed to vote.  And, of course, we are especially grateful 
to count you among our shareholders.

Sincerely,



Timothy K. Armour
President