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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001683863-20-009851
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEFA14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20200520
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20200520
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20200520

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:		20896412

	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:		20896416

	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:		20896399

	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:		20896397

	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:		20896415

	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:		20896401

	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:		20896402

	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:		20896406

	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:		20896403

	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:		20896405

	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:		20896407

	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:		20896414

	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:		20896417

	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:		20896398

	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:		20896404

	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:		20896418

	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:		20896409

	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:		20896400

	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:		20896410

	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:		20896413

	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

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		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-22693
		FILM NUMBER:		20896408

	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:		20896396

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

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		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:		20896411

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		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: 0px;font: 15px/17px 'Arial';">May 18, 2020</p>
<p style="margin-top: 12px;margin-bottom: 0px;font: 15px/17px 'Arial';">Dear Operating Group,</p>
<p style="padding-right: 113px;margin-top: 12px;margin-bottom: 0px;font: 15px/20px 'Arial';">As you are aware, we are working through conditions that are necessary to successfully close the merger with Franklin Templeton by August 1.</p>
<p style="padding-right: 113px;margin-top: 7px;margin-bottom: 0px;font: 15px/19px 'Arial';">One of the most important steps"in fact, now the <font style="font: bold 15px 'Arial';text-decoration: underline;line-height: 20px;">most critical</font> one"is ensuring that all shareholders in our U.S. funds, no matter how large or small their holdings, vote their proxies.</p>
<p style="padding-right: 101px;margin-top: 8px;margin-bottom: 0px;font: 15px/20px 'Arial';">Shareholders with holdings in all open-end funds, closed-end funds, ETFs, and variable annuity funds are urged to read their proxy statement and vote their shares prior to each fund's shareholder meeting.</p>
<p style="padding-right: 117px;margin-top: 6px;margin-bottom: 0px;font: 15px/19px 'Arial';">Shareholders are being asked to vote in favor of proposals to approve new management and subadvisory agreements for their funds. The new agreements are identical to the current agreements, except for the dates of execution, effectiveness and termination.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 8px;margin-bottom: 0px;font: 15px/17px 'Arial';">The shareholder fund meetings are scheduled as follows:</p>
<p style="padding-left: 24px;margin-top: 11px;margin-bottom: 0px;font: 15px/17px 'Arial';"><font style="font: 15px/17px 'Times New Roman';">&#8729;</font><font style="font: 15px/17px 'Arial';margin-left: 17px;">CEF Board (closed end funds including CPREIF): </font><font style="font: bold 15px/18px 'Arial';">June 5</font></p>
<p style="padding-left: 24px;margin-top: 2px;margin-bottom: 0px;font: bold 15px/18px 'Arial';"><font style="font: 15px/17px 'Times New Roman';">&#8729;</font><font style="font: 15px/17px 'Arial';margin-left: 17px;">PAI: </font>June 12</p>
<p style="padding-left: 24px;margin-top: 1px;margin-bottom: 0px;font: 15px/17px 'Arial';"><font style="font: 15px/17px 'Times New Roman';">&#8729;</font><font style="font: 15px/17px 'Arial';margin-left: 17px;">LM Board </font>(open-end funds): <font style="font: bold 15px/18px 'Arial';">July 14</font></p>
<p style="padding-left: 24px;margin-top: 1px;margin-bottom: 0px;font: 15px/17px 'Arial';"><font style="font: 15px/17px 'Times New Roman';">&#8729;</font><font style="font: 15px/17px 'Arial';margin-left: 17px;">LMP Equity </font>(open-end funds, ETFs, variable annuity funds): <font style="font: bold 15px/18px 'Arial';">July 14</font></p>
<p style="padding-left: 48px;padding-right: 101px;margin-top: 2px;margin-bottom: 0px;text-indent: -24px;font: 15px/19px 'Arial';"><font style="font: 15px/17px 'Times New Roman';">&#8729;</font><font style="font: 15px/19px 'Arial';margin-left: 17px;">WA Board </font>(open-end funds, variable annuity funds, closed-end funds (except PAI): <font style="font: bold 15px/20px 'Arial';">July 14</font></p>
<p style="margin-top: 7px;margin-bottom: 0px;font: bold 15px/18px 'Arial';">This an all-hands on deck effort across the organization to meet this requirement<font style="font: 15px/17px 'Arial';">.</font></p>
<p style="padding-right: 100px;margin-top: 11px;margin-bottom: 0px;font: 15px/20px 'Arial';">We are currently actively soliciting this necessary vote with Legg Mason and Affiliate shareholders, and we plan to promote the process on our external website to remind individuals that voting is available by Internet, mail or telephone.</p>
<p style="padding-right: 148px;margin-top: 5px;margin-bottom: 0px;font: 15px/19px 'Arial';"><font style="font: bold 15px/20px 'Arial';">If you work directly with clients, please encourage and assist them with the voting process</font>, and direct questions to Computershare at 866-963-5819.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 8px;margin-bottom: 0px;font: 15px/17px 'Arial';">They can assist shareholders who hold funds directly or through brokerage accounts.</p>
<p style="padding-right: 142px;margin-top: 12px;margin-bottom: 0px;font: 15px/20px 'Arial';">Internally you can reach out to Leah Mizer (<font style="font: 15px/20px 'Arial';text-decoration: underline;">lmizer@leggmason.com</font>) or Tammy Kostelnik (tmkostelnik@leggmason.com) with any questions or feedback.</p>
<p style="padding-right: 107px;margin-top: 7px;margin-bottom: 0px;font: 15px/19px 'Arial';">Let's do our part to help with a smooth transition to Franklin Templeton, avoid any disruption to the funds' operations, so that the legacy and success of those funds we established over the years will live on.</p>
<p style="padding-right: 131px;margin-top: 8px;margin-bottom: 0px;font: 15px/20px 'Arial';">I appreciate all the hard work being done across Legg Mason to keep our business running effectively as we work remotely and get further along with our transaction planning.</p>
<p style="padding-right: 166px;margin-top: 7px;margin-bottom: 0px;font: 15px/20px 'Arial';">Now more than ever, we must play a critical role in realizing a major milestone for this transaction.</p>
<p style="padding-right: 123px;margin-top: 7px;margin-bottom: 0px;font: 15px/20px 'Arial';">Completing this voting process gets us that much closer to setting the future company up for success with the potential for new and exciting growth.</p> </div>
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