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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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