Western Asset Emerging Markets Income Fund II Inc.

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Western Asset Emerging Markets Income Fund Inc.

 

Important Proxy

News

       

 

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS TODAY!

 

Dear Shareholder:

 

Recently, we distributed proxy materials regarding the Special Meeting of Stockholders scheduled for October 17, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. To date, our records indicate that we have not received your voting instructions.

 

After careful consideration, the Board of Directors recommends that shareholders vote “FOR” the proposal. Your vote is important no matter how many shares you own. We urge you to act promptly in order to allow us to obtain a sufficient number of votes and avoid the cost of additional solicitation.

 

If you should have any questions regarding the proposal, or require duplicate proxy materials, please contact Computershare Fund Services at 1-866-612-5815. Representatives are available Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. and Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern time.

       

 

For your convenience, please utilize any of the following methods to submit your voting instructions:

 

1. By Internet.

 

Visit www.proxyvote.com and follow the simple on-screen instructions.

 

2. By Touch-Tone Phone.

 

Dial the toll-free number found on your proxy card and follow the simple instructions.

 

3. By Mail.

 

Simply execute and return the enclosed proxy card in the envelope provided. However, please try to utilize one of the two options above to register your voting instructions, so they may be received in time for the meeting.

 

If you have already submitted voting instructions by utilizing one of these methods, then you do not need to take any action.

WE NEED YOUR HELP. PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS TODAY!

THANK YOU FOR INVESTING WITH LEGG MASON.