<SEC-DOCUMENT>0000912938-01-500338.txt : 20011010
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000912938-01-500338
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEFA14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20011009

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MFS SERIES TRUST I
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000798244
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	 []
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1130

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-04777
		FILM NUMBER:		1754194

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON ST
		STREET 2:		15 TH FL
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6179545261

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON ST
		STREET 2:		15TH FLOOR
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	LIFETIME MANAGED SECTORS TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MFS LIFETIME MANAGED SECTORS FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930408

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MFS SERIES TRUST I /MA/
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19940427

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MFS VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000918571
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	 []
		IRS NUMBER:				043226600
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-08326
		FILM NUMBER:		1754195

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON STREET
		STREET 2:		15TH FL
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116
		BUSINESS PHONE:		617-954-5261

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		15TH FL
		STREET 2:		500 BOYLSTON STREET
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MFS SPECIAL VALUE TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000856128
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	 []
		IRS NUMBER:				043063376
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05912
		FILM NUMBER:		1754196

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON ST
		STREET 2:		15TH FLOOR
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02110
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6179545214

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON STREET
		STREET 2:		15TH FLOOR
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02110

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MFS INTERMEDIATE INCOME TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000826735
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	 []
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05440
		FILM NUMBER:		1754197

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON ST
		STREET 2:		15TH FL
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6179545261

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON STREET
		STREET 2:		15TH FL
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	INTERNATIONAL GOVERNMENT INCOME TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19880211

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MFS MULTI GOVERNMENT INTERMEDIATE TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19880308

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MFS GOVERNMENT MARKETS INCOME TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000811922
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	 []
		IRS NUMBER:				046565627
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1130

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05078
		FILM NUMBER:		1754198

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON ST
		STREET 2:		15TH FLOOR
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6179545214

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON STREET
		STREET 2:		15TH FLOOR
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MFS MULTIMARKET INCOME TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000809173
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	 []
		IRS NUMBER:				046562226
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-04975
		FILM NUMBER:		1754199

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON ST
		STREET 2:		15TH FLOOR
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6179545000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON STREET
		STREET 2:		15TH FLOOR
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MFS HIGH YIELD MARKETS TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19870204

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MFS MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000801961
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	 []
		IRS NUMBER:				046554822
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-04841
		FILM NUMBER:		1754201

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON ST
		STREET 2:		15TH FLOOR
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6179545268

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON STREET
		STREET 2:		15TH FLOOR
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MFS CHARTER INCOME TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000851170
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	 []
		IRS NUMBER:				043055815
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1130

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05822
		FILM NUMBER:		1754202

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON ST
		STREET 2:		15TH FLOOR
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6179545214

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON STREET
		STREET 2:		15TH FLOOR
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MFS PRINCIPAL INCOME TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19890906

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MFS GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000063067
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	 []
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-02032
		FILM NUMBER:		1754203

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON ST
		STREET 2:		15TH FL
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6179545261

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON ST
		STREET 2:		15TH FL
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MASSACHUSETT MFS CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19921015

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MFS CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930408

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MFS CAPITAL FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19701021

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MFS GOVERNMENT SECURITIES FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000356349
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	 []
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0331

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-03327
		FILM NUMBER:		1754204

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON ST
		STREET 2:		15TH FL
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6179545261

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON STREET
		STREET 2:		15TH FL
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	GGM TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19820406

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MFS GOVERNMENT GUARANTEED SECURITIES TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19910522

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	WORKING CAPITAL TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19840529

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MFS GOVERNMENT LIMITED MATURITY FUND /MA/
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000764719
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	 []
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0228

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-04253
		FILM NUMBER:		1754205

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON ST
		STREET 2:		15TH FL
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6179545261

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON ST
		STREET 2:		15TH FL
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MFS GOVERNMENT PREMIUM ACCOUNT
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MFS GOVERNMENT PREMIUM FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930408

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	TRUST FOR THRIFT INSTITUTIONS HIGH YIELD SERIES
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19880713

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MASSACHUSETTS INVESTORS GROWTH STOCK FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000063090
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	 []
		IRS NUMBER:				041885327
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-00859
		FILM NUMBER:		1754206

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON ST
		STREET 2:		15TH FLOOR
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6179545214

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON STREET
		STREET 2:		15TH FLOOR
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MASSACHUSETTS INVESTORS GROWTH STOCK FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920414

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MASSACHUSETTS INVESTORS TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000063091
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	 []
		IRS NUMBER:				041590600
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-00203
		FILM NUMBER:		1754207

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON ST
		STREET 2:		15TH FL
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6179545261

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON STREET
		STREET 2:		15TH FL
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MFS INSTITUTIONAL TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000867969
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	 []
		IRS NUMBER:				043158862
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0630

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-06174
		FILM NUMBER:		1754208

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON ST
		STREET 2:		15TH FL
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6179545261

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON STREET
		STREET 2:		15TH FL
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUBLIC FUNDS INVESTMENT TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920609

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MFS MUNICIPAL SERIES TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000751656
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	 []
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0331

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-04096
		FILM NUMBER:		1754209

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON ST
		STREET 2:		15TH FL
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6179545261

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON STREET
		STREET 2:		15TH FL
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MFS MANAGED MULTI STATE MUNICIPAL BOND TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MFS MANAGED MULTI STATE TAX EXEMPT TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19890410

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MFS SERIES TRUST XI
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000911637
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	 []
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07992
		FILM NUMBER:		1754210

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON ST
		STREET 2:		15TH FL
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6179545261

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON STREET
		STREET 2:		15TH FL
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MFS UNION STANDARD TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930907

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MFS SERIES TRUST X
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000783740
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	 []
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1130

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-04492
		FILM NUMBER:		1754211

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON ST
		STREET 2:		15TH FL
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6179545261

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON STREET
		STREET 2:		15TH FL
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MASSACHUSETTS MFS GOVERNMENT INCOME PLUS FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19921015

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MFS GOVERNMENT INCOME PLUS FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930312

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MFS GOVERNMENT MORTGAGE FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930408

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MFS SERIES TRUST IX /MA/
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000063075
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	 []
		IRS NUMBER:				042535629
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0430

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-02464
		FILM NUMBER:		1754212

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON ST
		STREET 2:		15 TH FL
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6179545261

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON STREET
		STREET 2:		15TH FL
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MFS BOND FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930408

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MFS FIXED INCOME TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MFS SERIES TRUST IX
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19950207

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MFS SERIES TRUST VIII
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000819673
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	 []
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05262
		FILM NUMBER:		1754213

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON ST
		STREET 2:		15TH ST
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6179545214

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON STREET
		STREET 2:		15TH FLOOR
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MFS INCOME & OPPORTUNITY FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930408

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MFS INCOME & OPPORTUNITY FUND /
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19931006

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MFS STRATEGIC INCOME FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19940910

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MFS SERIES TRUST VII
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000318874
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	 []
		IRS NUMBER:				046452925
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-03090
		FILM NUMBER:		1754214

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON ST
		STREET 2:		15TH FLOOR
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6179545214

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON STREET
		STREET 2:		15TH FLOOR
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL INTERNATIONAL TRUST BOND PORTFOLIO
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19910225

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MFS WORLDWIDE GOVERNMENTS FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930408

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MFS WORLDWIDE GOVERNMENTS TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MFS SERIES TRUST VI
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000863032
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	 []
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-06102
		FILM NUMBER:		1754215

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON ST
		STREET 2:		15TH FLOOR
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6179545214

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON STREET
		STREET 2:		15TH FLOOR
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MFS WORLDWIDE TOTAL RETURN FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930408

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MFS WORLDWIDE TOTAL RETURN TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MFS SERIES TRUST V
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000200489
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	 []
		IRS NUMBER:				042468583
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-02031
		FILM NUMBER:		1754216

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON ST
		STREET 2:		15TH FL
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6179545261

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON STREET
		STREET 2:		15TH FL
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL TOTAL RETURN TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MASSACHUSETTS MFS TOTAL RETURN FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19921023

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MFS TOTAL RETURN FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930408

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MFS SERIES TRUST IV
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000063068
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	 []
		IRS NUMBER:				046382595
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-02594
		FILM NUMBER:		1754217

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON ST
		STREET 2:		15TH FL
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6179545261

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON STREET
		STREET 2:		15TH FL
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MASSACHUSETTS CASH MANAGEMENT TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MFS MUNICIPAL BOND FUND /MA/
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930910

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MFS SERIES TRUST III
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000225604
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	 []
		IRS NUMBER:				046414785
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0131

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-02794
		FILM NUMBER:		1754218

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON ST
		STREET 2:		15TH FL
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6179545261

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON ST
		STREET 2:		15TH FL
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL HIGH INCOME TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MFS HIGH INCOME FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930408

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MFS SERIES TRUST III /MA
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19940411

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MFS SERIES TRUST II
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000798250
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	 []
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1130

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-04775
		FILM NUMBER:		1754219

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON ST
		STREET 2:		15TH FLOOR
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6179545214

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 BOYLSTON STREET
		STREET 2:		15TH FLOOR
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	LIFETIME EMERGING GROWTH TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MFS LIFETIME EMERGING GROWTH FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930408

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MFS SERIES TRUST II /MA/
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19940131
</SEC-HEADER>
<DOCUMENT>
<TYPE>DEFA14A
<SEQUENCE>1
<FILENAME>proxy.txt
<DESCRIPTION>ADDITIONAL PROXY MATERIALS
<TEXT>
Message from the Chairman
Proxy voting underway; employees asked to do their part
October 2, 2001

As many of you know,  the MFS funds  recently  mailed  proxies  to more than 4.5
million  account  holders  earlier this month.  Along with the proxy  statement,
shareholders received voting instructions and an informative "Q&A" brochure.

These  MFS  funds  currently  have  three  different  boards  of  trustees,  and
shareholders  are being asked to approve the  consolidation  of the three boards
into  one.  The  funds  are also  asking  shareholders  to  standardize  certain
agreements and the restrictions that govern them. The fund boards recommend that
shareholders vote for all proposals.

This initiative is obviously a massive undertaking. The MFS funds have never had
a vote of this magnitude.

Employees  are  shareholders  of many MFS funds  and in some  cases  have  large
positions  (particularly  in the funds  offered only to MFS  employees  and fund
trustees). If you have already voted, we thank you for your response.

If you have not done so, please take a few minutes and fill out your proxy.  You
can  vote by  mail,  online,  or via the  telephone  (except  for  Massachusetts
Investors  Trust,  where only voting by mail is possible).  Your timely  efforts
will not  only  save the  funds  money by  reducing  mailing  costs,  but,  more
importantly, we need to remember that every vote counts.

Again thank you in advance for your prompt  response.  If you have any questions
regarding   this   initiative,   please   visit   our  Web   site   (www.mfs.com
http://www.mfs.com.


                                                                     Jeff Shames



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                                  SCHEDULE 14A
PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Filed by the Registrant [ X ]
Filed by a party other than the Registrant
Check the appropriate box:  [   ] Preliminary Proxy Statement
                            [   ] Confidential for Use of the Commission
                                    Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
                            [   ] Definitive Proxy Statement
                            [ X ] Definitive Additional Materials
                            [   ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Rule 14a-11(c)
                                    or Rule 14a-12

MFS(R) Series Trust I (File Nos.  33-7638 and 811-4777) on behalf of MFS(R) Cash
Reserve  Fund,  MFS(R) Core Growth Fund,  MFS(R) Global Asset  Allocation  Fund,
MFS(R) Global  Telecommunications Fund, MFS(R) Japan Equity Fund, MFS(R) Managed
Sectors Fund, MFS(R) New Discovery Fund, MFS(R) Research Growth and Income Fund,
MFS(R)  Research  International  Fund,  MFS(R)  Strategic  Growth  Fund,  MFS(R)
Technology Fund and MFS(R) Value Fund; MFS(R) Series Trust II (File Nos. 33-7637
and  811-4775)  on behalf of MFS(R)  Emerging  Growth Fund and MFS(R)  Large Cap
Growth Fund;  MFS(R) Series Trust III (File Nos. 2-60491 and 811-2794) on behalf
of MFS(R) High Income  Fund,  MFS(R)  High Yield  Opportunities  Fund and MFS(R)
Municipal  High  Income  Fund;  MFS(R)  Series  Trust IV (File Nos.  2-54607 and
811-2594)  on behalf of MFS(R)  Government  Money  Market  Fund,  MFS(R) Mid Cap
Growth Fund,  MFS(R) Money Market Fund and MFS(R)  Municipal  Bond Fund;  MFS(R)
Series  Trust  V  (File  Nos.   2-38613  and   811-2031)  on  behalf  of  MFS(R)
International  New Discovery Fund, MFS(R)  International  Strategic Growth Fund,
MFS(R) Research Fund,  MFS(R) Total Return Fund and MFS(R)  International  Value
Fund;  MFS(R)  Series Trust VI (File Nos.  33-34502  and  811-6102) on behalf of
MFS(R) Global Equity Fund,  MFS(R) Global Total Return Fund and MFS(R) Utilities
Fund;  MFS(R)  Series  Trust VII (File Nos.  2-68918 and  811-3090) on behalf of
MFS(R) Capital  Opportunities Fund; MFS(R) Series Trust VIII (File Nos. 33-37972
and 811-5262) on behalf of MFS(R) Global Growth Fund and MFS(R) Strategic Income
Fund;  MFS(R)  Series  Trust IX (File Nos.  2-50409 and  811-2464)  on behalf of
MFS(R) Bond Fund, MFS(R) Emerging  Opportunities  Fund, MFS(R) High Quality Bond
Fund,  MFS(R)  Intermediate  Investment Grade Bond Fund,  MFS(R) Large Cap Value
Fund,  MFS(R) Limited Maturity Fund,  MFS(R) Municipal Limited Maturity Fund and
MFS(R)  Research  Bond  Fund;  MFS(R)  Series  Trust X (File  Nos.  33-1657  and
811-4492)  on behalf of MFS(R)  Emerging  Markets  Debt  Fund,  MFS(R)  Emerging
Markets Equity Fund,  MFS(R) European  Equity Fund,  MFS(R)  Fundamental  Growth
Fund,  MFS(R) Gemini Large Cap U.S. Fund, MFS(R) Gemini U.K. Fund, MFS(R) Global
Conservative  Equity Fund, MFS(R) Global Health Sciences Fund, MFS(R) Government
Mortgage Fund, MFS(R) High Yield Fund, MFS(R) Income Fund, MFS(R)  International
ADR Fund, MFS(R)  International  Core Equity Fund, MFS(R)  International  Growth
Fund, MFS(R) International Investors Trust, MFS(R) Multi Cap Growth Fund, MFS(R)
New Endeavor Fund and MFS(R) Strategic Value Fund;  MFS(R) Series Trust XI (File
Nos.  33-68310 and  811-7992) on behalf of MFS(R)  Union  Standard  Equity Fund,
VertexSM  Contrarian  Fund  and  VertexSM   International  Fund;   Massachusetts
Investors  Growth  Stock Fund (File Nos.  2-14677  and  811-859);  Massachusetts
Investors  Trust (File Nos.  2-11401 and  811-203);  MFS(R)  Government  Limited
Maturity Fund (File Nos.  2-96738 and 811-4253);  MFS(R)  Government  Securities
Fund (File Nos. 2-74959 and 811-3327);  MFS(R) Growth  Opportunities  Fund (File
Nos. 2-36431 and 811-2032); MFS(R) Municipal Series Trust (File Nos. 2-92915 and
811-4096)  on behalf of MFS(R)  Alabama  Municipal  Bond Fund,  MFS(R)  Arkansas
Municipal  Bond Fund,  MFS(R)  California  Municipal  Bond Fund,  MFS(R) Florida
Municipal  Bond  Fund,  MFS(R)  Georgia  Municipal  Bond Fund,  MFS(R)  Maryland
Municipal  Bond Fund,  MFS(R)  Massachusetts  High Income Tax Free Fund,  MFS(R)
Massachusetts  Municipal  Bond Fund,  MFS(R)  Mississippi  Municipal  Bond Fund,
MFS(R) New York High Income Tax Free Fund,  MFS(R) New York Municipal Bond Fund,
MFS(R) North Carolina  Municipal Bond Fund, MFS(R)  Pennsylvania  Municipal Bond
Fund, MFS(R) South Carolina Municipal Bond Fund, MFS(R) Tennessee Municipal Bond
Fund, MFS(R) Virginia  Municipal Bond Fund, MFS(R) West Virginia  Municipal Bond
Fund and MFS(R)  Municipal  Income Fund;  MFS(R) Charter Income Trust (File Nos.
33-29012  and  811-5822);  MFS(R)  Government  Markets  Income  Trust (File Nos.
33-12945 and 811-5078); MFS(R) Intermediate Income Trust (File Nos. 33-19364 and
811-5440);  MFS(R)  Multimarket  Income Trust (File Nos. 33-11246 and 811-4975);
MFS(R) Municipal  Income Trust (File Nos. 33-8850 and 811-4841);  MFS(R) Special
Value Trust (File Nos. 33-31346 and 811-5912);  MFS(R) Institutional Trust (File
Nos. 33-37615 and 811-6174) on behalf of MFS(R)  Institutional Core Equity Fund,
MFS(R)  Institutional  Emerging Equities Fund, MFS(R)  Institutional  High Yield
Fund, MFS(R) Institutional International Equity Fund, MFS(R) Institutional Large
Cap Growth Fund, MFS(R) Institutional Large Cap Value Fund, MFS(R) Institutional
Mid Cap Growth Fund, MFS(R) Institutional Real Estate Investment Fund and MFS(R)
Institutional  Research Fund; MFS Variable  Insurance Trust (File Nos.  33-74668
and  811-8326) on behalf of MFS(R) Bond  Series,  MFS(R)  Capital  Opportunities
Series,  MFS(R)  Emerging  Growth Series,  MFS(R) Global Equity  Series,  MFS(R)
Global Governments  Series,  MFS(R) High Income Series,  MFS(R) Investors Growth
Stock  Series,  MFS(R)  Investors  Trust Series,  MFS(R) Mid Cap Growth  Series,
MFS(R) Money Market Series, MFS(R) New Discovery Series, MFS(R) Research Series,
MFS(R) Total Return Series and MFS(R) Utilities Series
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              and 0-11.

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                                        October 9, 2001

VIA EDGAR
Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Investment Management
Judiciary Plaza
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, DC  20549

     Re:  MFS(R)Series  Trust I (File Nos.  33-7638 and  811-4777)  on behalf of
          MFS(R)Cash  Reserve Fund,  MFS(R)Core Growth Fund,  MFS(R)Global Asset
          Allocation Fund,  MFS(R)Global  Telecommunications  Fund,  MFS(R)Japan
          Equity Fund,  MFS(R)Managed  Sectors Fund,  MFS(R)New  Discovery Fund,
          MFS(R)Research  Growth and Income Fund,  MFS(R)Research  International
          Fund,  MFS(R)Strategic  Growth Fund,  MFS(R)Technology Fund and MFS(R)
          Value Fund;  MFS(R)Series Trust II (File Nos. 33-7637 and 811-4775) on
          behalf of MFS(R)Emerging  Growth Fund and MFS(R)Large Cap Growth Fund;
          MFS(R)Series  Trust III (File Nos.  2-60491 and 811-2794) on behalf of
          MFS(R)High  Income  Fund,  MFS(R)High  Yield  Opportunities  Fund  and
          MFS(R)Municipal  High Income  Fund;  MFS(R)Series  Trust IV (File Nos.
          2-54607 and 811-2594) on behalf of MFS(R)Government Money Market Fund,
          MFS(R)Mid Cap Growth Fund, MFS(R)Money Market Fund and MFS(R)Municipal
          Bond Fund;  MFS(R) Series Trust V (File Nos.  2-38613 and 811-2031) on
          behalf of MFS(R)International New Discovery Fund,  MFS(R)International
          Strategic Growth Fund,  MFS(R)Research  Fund,  MFS(R)Total Return Fund
          and MFS(R) International Value Fund;  MFS(R)Series Trust VI (File Nos.
          33-34502  and  811-6102)  on  behalf  of MFS(R)  Global  Equity  Fund,
          MFS(R)Global Total Return Fund and MFS(R)Utilities Fund;  MFS(R)Series
          Trust VII (File Nos.  2-68918 and 811-3090) on behalf of MFS(R)Capital
          Opportunities  Fund;  MFS(R)Series  Trust VIII (File Nos. 33-37972 and
          811-5262) on behalf of  MFS(R)Global  Growth Fund and  MFS(R)Strategic
          Income Fund; MFS(R)Series Trust IX (File Nos. 2-50409 and 811-2464) on
          behalf  of  MFS(R)Bond  Fund,   MFS(R)Emerging   Opportunities   Fund,
          MFS(R)High Quality Bond Fund, MFS(R)Intermediate Investment Grade Bond
          Fund,  MFS(R)Large  Cap  Value  Fund,   MFS(R)Limited  Maturity  Fund,
          MFS(R)Municipal  Limited Maturity Fund and  MFS(R)Research  Bond Fund;
          MFS(R)Series  Trust X (File Nos.  33-1657 and  811-4492)  on behalf of
          MFS(R)Emerging Markets Debt Fund,  MFS(R)Emerging Markets Equity Fund,
          MFS(R)European   Equity   Fund,   MFS(R)   Fundamental   Growth  Fund,
          MFS(R)Gemini Large Cap U.S. Fund, MFS(R)Gemini U.K. Fund, MFS(R)Global
          Conservative   Equity  Fund,   MFS(R)Global   Health   Sciences  Fund,
          MFS(R)Government  Mortgage Fund, MFS(R) High Yield Fund,  MFS(R)Income
          Fund,  MFS(R)International ADR Fund,  MFS(R)International  Core Equity
          Fund,  MFS(R)International Growth Fund,  MFS(R)International Investors
          Trust,  MFS(R)Multi  Cap  Growth  Fund,  MFS(R)New  Endeavor  Fund and
          MFS(R)Strategic Value Fund;  MFS(R)Series Trust XI (File Nos. 33-68310
          and 811-7992) on behalf of MFS(R)Union  Standard Equity Fund, VertexSM
          Contrarian  Fund  and  VertexSM   International  Fund;   Massachusetts
          Investors   Growth  Stock  Fund  (File  Nos.   2-14677  and  811-859);
          Massachusetts   Investors  Trust  (File  Nos.  2-11401  and  811-203);
          MFS(R)Government   Limited   Maturity  Fund  (File  Nos.  2-96738  and
          811-4253);  MFS(R)Government  Securities  Fund (File Nos.  2-74959 and
          811-3327);  MFS(R)Growth  Opportunities  Fund (File Nos.  2-36431  and
          811-2032);   MFS(R)Municipal  Series  Trust  (File  Nos.  2-92915  and
          811-4096)  on behalf of  MFS(R)Alabama  Municipal  Bond  Fund,  MFS(R)
          Arkansas  Municipal Bond Fund,  MFS(R)California  Municipal Bond Fund,
          MFS(R)Florida Municipal Bond Fund,  MFS(R)Georgia Municipal Bond Fund,
          MFS(R)Maryland  Municipal Bond Fund,  MFS(R)Massachusetts  High Income
          Tax   Free   Fund,    MFS(R)Massachusetts    Municipal    Bond   Fund,
          MFS(R)Mississippi  Municipal Bond Fund, MFS(R)New York High Income Tax
          Free Fund,  MFS(R)New York Municipal Bond Fund,  MFS(R)North  Carolina
          Municipal   Bond  Fund,   MFS(R)Pennsylvania   Municipal   Bond  Fund,
          MFS(R)South  Carolina Municipal Bond Fund,  MFS(R)Tennessee  Municipal
          Bond Fund,  MFS(R)Virginia  Municipal Bond Fund,  MFS(R)West  Virginia
          Municipal  Bond Fund and  MFS(R)Municipal  Income Fund;  MFS(R)Charter
          Income  Trust  (File Nos.  33-29012  and  811-5822);  MFS(R)Government
          Markets  Income  Trust  (File  Nos.  33-12945  and  811-5078);  MFS(R)
          Intermediate   Income  Trust  (File  Nos.   33-19364  and   811-5440);
          MFS(R)Multimarket  Income  Trust (File Nos.  33-11246  and  811-4975);
          MFS(R)Municipal Income Trust (File Nos. 33-8850 and 811-4841);  MFS(R)
          Special   Value   Trust   (File   Nos.    33-31346   and    811-5912);
          MFS(R)Institutional  Trust (File Nos. 33-37615 and 811-6174) on behalf
          of MFS(R)Institutional Core Equity Fund,  MFS(R)Institutional Emerging
          Equities     Fund,     MFS(R)Institutional     High    Yield     Fund,
          MFS(R)Institutional  International  Equity  Fund,  MFS(R)Institutional
          Large Cap  Growth  Fund,  MFS(R)Institutional  Large  Cap Value  Fund,
          MFS(R)  Institutional  Mid Cap Growth Fund,  MFS(R)Institutional  Real
          Estate  Investment  Fund and MFS(R)  Institutional  Research Fund; MFS
          Variable  Insurance Trust (File Nos.  33-74668 and 811-8326) on behalf
          of   MFS(R)Bond   Series,    MFS(R)Capital    Opportunities    Series,
          MFS(R)Emerging   Growth   Series,   MFS(R)   Global   Equity   Series,
          MFS(R)Global    Governments   Series,    MFS(R)High   Income   Series,
          MFS(R)Investors  Growth Stock  Series,  MFS(R)Investors  Trust Series,
          MFS(R)Mid Cap Growth  Series,  MFS(R)Money  Market  Series,  MFS(R)New
          Discovery Series, MFS(R)Research Series, MFS(R)Total Return Series and
          MFS(R) Utilities Series

Ladies and Gentlemen:

     We enclose herewith pursuant to rule 20a-1 under the Investment Company Act
of 1940, as amended,  and Rule  14a-6(b)  under the  Securities  Exchange Act of
1934, as amended (the "1934 Act"), a definitive copy of additional  solicitation
materials  e-mailed  to MFS  employees  with  respect  to  Special  Meetings  of
Shareholders of the Trusts, to be held in October and November.


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Securities and Exchange Commission
October 9, 2001
Page Two




     If you have any questions,  please do not hesitate to call the  undersigned
at (617) 954-5047.

                                        Sincerely,



                                        JAMES F. DESMARAIS
                                        James F. DesMarais
                                        Assistant General Counsel

JFD/bjn
Enclosures


</TEXT>
</DOCUMENT>
</SEC-DOCUMENT>
