<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001683863-20-008216.txt : 20200501
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001683863-20-008216
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEFA14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20200501
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20200501
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20200501

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BrandywineGLOBAL-Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001504545
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0131

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-22491
		FILM NUMBER:		20841141

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 EIGHTH AVENUE
		STREET 2:		49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(888) 777-0102

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 EIGHTH AVENUE
		STREET 2:		49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	Legg Mason BW Global Income Opportunities Fund Inc.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20101028

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			WESTERN ASSET MUNICIPAL HIGH INCOME FUND INC.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000830487
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05497
		FILM NUMBER:		20841121

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 EIGHTH AVENUE
		STREET 2:		49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-777-0102

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 EIGHTH AVENUE
		STREET 2:		49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNICIPAL HIGH INCOME FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES MUNICIPAL FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19881025

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			WESTERN ASSET INTERMEDIATE MUNI FUND INC.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000882300
		IRS NUMBER:				133643581
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-06506
		FILM NUMBER:		20841128

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 EIGHTH AVENUE
		STREET 2:		49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-777-0102

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 EIGHTH AVENUE
		STREET 2:		49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	INTERMEDIATE MUNI FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20020219

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	SMITH BARNEY INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920909

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	SMITH BARNEY INTERMEDIATE QUALITY MUNICIPAL FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19600201

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			WESTERN ASSET MANAGED MUNICIPALS FUND INC.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000886043
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0531

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-06629
		FILM NUMBER:		20841126

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 EIGHTH AVENUE
		STREET 2:		49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-777-0102

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 EIGHTH AVENUE
		STREET 2:		49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MANAGED MUNICIPALS PORTFOLIO INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920929

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			WESTERN ASSET MUNICIPAL PARTNERS FUND INC.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000894351
		IRS NUMBER:				133694722
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1130

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07362
		FILM NUMBER:		20841120

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 EIGHTH AVENUE
		STREET 2:		49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-777-0102

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 EIGHTH AVENUE
		STREET 2:		49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	WETERN ASSET MUNICIPAL PARTNERS FUND INC.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20061010

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	SALOMON BROTHERS MUNICIPAL PARTNERS FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20030505

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MUNICIPAL PARTNERS FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930714

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000910068
		IRS NUMBER:				133735236
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07920
		FILM NUMBER:		20841130

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 EIGHTH AVENUE
		STREET 2:		49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-777-0102

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 EIGHTH AVENUE
		STREET 2:		49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	HIGH INCOME OPPORTUNITY FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19941230

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	SMITH BARNEY HIGH INCOME OPPORTUNITY FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930913

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	SMITH BARNEY HIGH INCOME FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930802

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			WESTERN ASSET HIGH INCOME FUND II INC.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001058239
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0430

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-08709
		FILM NUMBER:		20841131

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 EIGHTH AVENUE
		STREET 2:		49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8887770102

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 EIGHTH AVENUE
		STREET 2:		49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	SALOMON BROTHERS HIGH INCOME FUND II INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19980421

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	SALOMON BROTHERS HIGH YIELD BOND FUND IN
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19980319

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			WESTERN ASSET CORPORATE LOAN FUND INC.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001068963
		IRS NUMBER:				521568099
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-08985
		FILM NUMBER:		20841135

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 EIGHTH AVENUE
		STREET 2:		49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-777-0102

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 EIGHTH AVENUE
		STREET 2:		49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	LMP CORPORATE LOAN FUND INC.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20061010

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	CITIGROUP INVESTMENTS CORPORATE LOAN FUND INC.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20050421

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	TRAVELERS CORP LOAN FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19980826

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			WESTERN ASSET GLOBAL HIGH INCOME FUND INC.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001228509
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0531

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21337
		FILM NUMBER:		20841132

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 EIGHTH AVENUE
		STREET 2:		49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8887770102

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 EIGHTH AVENUE
		STREET 2:		49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	SALOMON BROTHERS GLOBAL HIGH INCOME FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20030617

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	SALOMON BROTHERS GLOBAL HIGH YIELD FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20030422

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			WESTERN ASSET EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND INC.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001227862
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21343
		FILM NUMBER:		20841134

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 EIGHTH AVENUE
		STREET 2:		49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8887770102

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 EIGHTH AVENUE
		STREET 2:		49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	SALOMON BROTHERS EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20031003

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	SALOMON BROTHERS FIXED INCOME STRATEGIC FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20030417

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			LMP CAPITAL & INCOME FUND INC.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001270131
		IRS NUMBER:				470936930
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1130

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21467
		FILM NUMBER:		20841136

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O LEGG MASON & CO. LLC
		STREET 2:		620 EIGHTH AVE., 49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018
		BUSINESS PHONE:		212-805-6024

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O LEGG MASON & CO. LLC
		STREET 2:		620 EIGHTH AVE., 49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	SALOMON BROTHERS CAPITAL & INCOME FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20031219

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	SALOMON BROTHERS EQUITY & INCOME FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20031113

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			WESTERN ASSET VARIABLE RATE STRATEGIC FUND INC.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001299393
		IRS NUMBER:				510522808
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21609
		FILM NUMBER:		20841119

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 EIGHTH AVENUE
		STREET 2:		49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-777-0102

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 EIGHTH AVENUE
		STREET 2:		49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	Salomon Brothers Variable Rate Strategic Fund Inc.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20040903

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	Salomon Brothers Floating Rate Strategic Fund Inc.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20040803

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Western Asset Municipal Defined Opportunity Trust Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001454021
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1130

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-22265
		FILM NUMBER:		20841122

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 EIGHTH AVENUE
		STREET 2:		49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888 - 777 - 0102

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 EIGHTH AVENUE
		STREET 2:		49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	Western Asset Municipal Term Trust Inc.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20090114

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Western Asset Investment Grade Defined Opportunity Trust Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001462586
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1130

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-22294
		FILM NUMBER:		20841127

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 EIGHTH AVENUE
		STREET 2:		49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-777-0102

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 EIGHTH AVENUE
		STREET 2:		49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			WESTERN ASSET GLOBAL CORPORATE DEFINED OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001472341
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-22334
		FILM NUMBER:		20841133

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 EIGHTH AVENUE
		STREET 2:		49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-777-0102

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 EIGHTH AVENUE
		STREET 2:		49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	Western Asset Global Credit Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20090916

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001478102
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-22369
		FILM NUMBER:		20841123

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 EIGHTH AVENUE
		STREET 2:		49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(888) 777-0102

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 EIGHTH AVENUE
		STREET 2:		49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20091204

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ClearBridge MLP & Midstream Fund Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001488775
		IRS NUMBER:				272282398
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-22405
		FILM NUMBER:		20841138

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 EIGHTH AVENUE
		STREET 2:		49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(888) 777-0102

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 EIGHTH AVENUE
		STREET 2:		49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	ClearBridge Energy MLP Fund Inc.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20100407

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001497186
		IRS NUMBER:				273075810
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0831

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-22444
		FILM NUMBER:		20841129

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		55 WATER STREET
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10041
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-777-0102

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		55 WATER STREET
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10041

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001517518
		IRS NUMBER:				451474578
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0630

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-22546
		FILM NUMBER:		20841139

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 EIGHTH AVENUE
		STREET 2:		49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-777-0102

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 EIGHTH AVENUE
		STREET 2:		49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	ClearBridge Energy MLP Opportunity Fund Inc.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20110406

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Western Asset Middle Market Income Fund Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001525355
		IRS NUMBER:				452641964
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1130

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-22582
		FILM NUMBER:		20841124

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 EIGHTH AVENUE, 49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(888) 777-0102

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 EIGHTH AVENUE, 49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	Western Asset Middle Market & High Yield Fund Inc.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20110913

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	Western Asset Middle Market Income Fund Inc.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20110711

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ClearBridge MLP & Midstream Total Return Fund Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001547341
		IRS NUMBER:				454960969
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1130

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-22693
		FILM NUMBER:		20841137

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 EIGHTH AVENUE
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-805-6035

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 EIGHTH AVENUE
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	ClearBridge Energy MLP Total Return Fund Inc.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20120412

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Western Asset Middle Market Debt Fund Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001555085
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-22734
		FILM NUMBER:		20841125

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 EIGHTH AVENUE, 49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888-777-0102

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 EIGHTH AVENUE, 49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Clarion Partners Real Estate Income Fund Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001762562
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-23408
		FILM NUMBER:		20841140

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		620 8TH AVENUE
		STREET 2:		49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8887770102

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		STREET 1:		620 8TH AVENUE
		STREET 2:		49TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10018
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<p style="margin-bottom:8pt;margin-top:0pt;text-indent:0%; font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">To:<font style='padding-left:4em'></font>All Employees Who Hold Shares in U.S.-Registered Legg Mason Funds&#160;</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:8pt;margin-top:0pt;text-indent:0%; font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">From:<font style='padding-left:4em'></font>______________&#160;</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:8pt;margin-top:0pt;text-indent:0%; font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">Date:<font style='padding-left:4em'></font>April __, 2020&#160;</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:8pt;margin-top:0pt;text-indent:0%; font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">Re:<font style='padding-left:4em'></font>IMPORTANT &#8211; PLEASE VOTE YOUR LM FUND PROXIES &#160;</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:8pt;margin-top:0pt;text-indent:0%;font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'; font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">#######################&#160;</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:8pt;margin-top:0pt;text-indent:0%; font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">Due to the pending merger with Franklin Templeton, we are required to seek shareholder approval of the new investment advisory contracts for each of Legg Mason&#8217;s many U.S.-organized open-end and closed-end funds. &#160;</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:8pt;margin-top:0pt;text-indent:0%; font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">In coming weeks, you will receive proxies for funds in which you hold shares. We need your help in acquiring the needed shareholder votes.&#160;</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:8pt;margin-top:0pt;text-indent:0%; font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">Please OPEN AND VOTE your proxies!&#160;DO NOT throw them out.&#160;</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:8pt;margin-top:0pt;text-indent:0%;font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'; font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">Voting can be accomplished by internet, telephone or mail.&#160;</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:8pt;margin-top:0pt;text-indent:0%;font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'; font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">Your vote matters, no matter how many shares you own, and we ask for your help. &#160;</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:8pt;margin-top:0pt;text-indent:0%; font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">Getting fund shareholders to vote is among the most labor-intensive processes in our efforts to satisfy the requirements needed to close the transaction.&#160;</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:8pt;margin-top:0pt;text-indent:0%; font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">In a small number of closed-end funds, the proxy is being contested. If you are invested in these funds, you will receive materials from our proxy solicitor, Innisfree, indicating that those funds are contested.&#160;The recommendations of our fund boards are reflected on the WHITE proxy cards.&#160;</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:8pt;margin-top:0pt;text-indent:0%; font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">For these funds, you may receive white, gold or green proxy cards or voting instruction forms:&#160;</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:8pt;margin-top:0pt;text-indent:7.69%; font-weight:bold;font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">WHITE<font style="font-weight:normal;"> proxy cards = Vote with Management</font>&#160;</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:8pt;margin-top:0pt;text-indent:7.69%; font-weight:bold;font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">GREEN or GOLD<font style="font-weight:normal;"> proxy cards = Vote with parties unaffiliated with Legg Mason</font>&#160;</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:8pt;margin-top:0pt;text-indent:0%; font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;"><font style="text-decoration:underline;">If you have questions, do not receive proxy materials by May __, or have misplaced a proxy, please _______________ or ___________. They will be happy to help you complete this important task.</font>&#160;</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:8pt;margin-top:0pt;text-indent:0%; font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">Again, it is important that you &#8211; and all shareholders &#8211;vote your proxy in the timeliest possible manner. Thank you for your assistance.&#160;</p>
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