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PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20070326
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20070326
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20070326

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM CLASSIC EQUITY FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000930748
		IRS NUMBER:				043246687
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1130

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07223
		FILM NUMBER:		07717640

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8002251581

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE PO SQ
		STREET 2:		ONE PO SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM GROWTH & INCOME FUND II
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19940930

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM TAX EXEMPT MONEY MARKET FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000806944
		IRS NUMBER:				046561110
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05215
		FILM NUMBER:		07717655

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM TAX EXEMPT MONEY MARKET TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19870927

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Putnam RetirementReady Funds
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001295293
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21598
		FILM NUMBER:		07717657

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		617 760-4623

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM NEW YORK TAX EXEMPT INCOME TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000719712
		IRS NUMBER:				042794490
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1130

	FILING VALUES:
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		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-03741
		FILM NUMBER:		07717662

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM NEW YORK TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM NEW JERSEY TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000857463
		IRS NUMBER:				043073948
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0630

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05977
		FILM NUMBER:		07717665

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
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		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM MICHIGAN TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND /
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000794611
		IRS NUMBER:				046626130
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0531

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-04529
		FILM NUMBER:		07717670

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		617-292-14

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM MICHIGAN TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920609

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM INVESTMENT FUNDS
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000932101
		IRS NUMBER:				043251560
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07237
		FILM NUMBER:		07717677

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		STREET 2:		MAIL STOP A 14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921562

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		PUTNAM EQUITY FUNDS
		STREET 2:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE MAILSTOP A 14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM EQUITY FUNDS
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19941028

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000848077
		IRS NUMBER:				046621377
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05795
		FILM NUMBER:		07717681

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		STREET 2:		MAILSTOP A 14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6177601000

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM HIGH INCOME SECURITIES FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000810943
		IRS NUMBER:				046562068
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0831

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05133
		FILM NUMBER:		07717683

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		STREET 2:		MAILSTOP A 14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8002251581

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		PUTNAM LLC
		STREET 2:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM HIGH INCOME BOND FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20030408

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM HIGH BOND FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20021107

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM HIGH INCOME CONVERTIBLE & BOND FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM GLOBAL INCOME TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000794614
		IRS NUMBER:				046549525
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-04524
		FILM NUMBER:		07717686

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		STREET 2:		MAILSTOP A 14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921562

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM GOVERNMENT INCOME GLOBAL TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19870225

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM GLOBAL GOVERNMENT INCOME TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19870115

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM FUNDS TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001005942
		IRS NUMBER:				043299786
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07513
		FILM NUMBER:		07717689

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST
		STREET 2:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921010

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM FUND FOR GROWTH & INCOME
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000081260
		IRS NUMBER:				046013678
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-00781
		FILM NUMBER:		07717690

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		STREET 2:		MAIKLSTOP A 14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM GROWTH FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19841025

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM EQUITY INCOME FUND/NEW/
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000216934
		IRS NUMBER:				046407893
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1130

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-02742
		FILM NUMBER:		07717692

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		STREET 2:		MAILSTOP A 14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8002551581

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM STRATEGIC INCOME TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM OPTION INCOME TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19910307

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM DIVERSIFIED INCOME TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000836622
		IRS NUMBER:				043017475
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05635
		FILM NUMBER:		07717694

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		STREET 2:		MAILSTOP A 14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921562

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000902475
		IRS NUMBER:				046733578
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0531

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07061
		FILM NUMBER:		07717641

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		STREET 2:		MAILSTOP A 14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8002251581

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM CALIFORNIA INVESTMENT GRADE MUNICIPAL TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000892980
		IRS NUMBER:				046716831
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07276
		FILM NUMBER:		07717643

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		STREET 2:		MAILSTOP A 14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM VISTA FUND/NEW/
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000081279
		IRS NUMBER:				042430137
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0731

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-01561
		FILM NUMBER:		07717648

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM VISTA BASIC VALUE FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19891128

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM VISTA FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19851202

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM VISTA FUND INC/PRED/
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19821109

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM VARIABLE TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000822671
		IRS NUMBER:				046649095
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NY
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05346
		FILM NUMBER:		07717649

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		STREET 2:		MAILSTOP A 14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8002551581

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM CAPITAL MANAGER TRUST /MA/
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM TAX FREE INCOME TRUST /MA/
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000771951
		IRS NUMBER:				046483374
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0731

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-04345
		FILM NUMBER:		07717653

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		NULL

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM TAX FREE INCOME TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920101

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM TAX FREE HEALTH CARE FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000887398
		IRS NUMBER:				043153831
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0531

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-06659
		FILM NUMBER:		07717654

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000205802
		IRS NUMBER:				046396109
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-02675
		FILM NUMBER:		07717656

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM NEW YORK INVESTMENT GRADE MUNICIPAL TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000892960
		IRS NUMBER:				046716832
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07274
		FILM NUMBER:		07717663

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM MINNESOTA TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND II
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000794612
		IRS NUMBER:				046626128
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0531

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-04527
		FILM NUMBER:		07717669

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM MINNESOTA TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920609

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM MASSACHUSETTS TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND II
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000792288
		IRS NUMBER:				046626127
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0531

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-04518
		FILM NUMBER:		07717672

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		617-292-14

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM MASSACHUSETTS TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND /MA/
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920609

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM LTD DURATION GOVERNMENT INCOME FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000869797
		IRS NUMBER:				046661044
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1130

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-06257
		FILM NUMBER:		07717674

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		STREET 2:		MAILSTOP A 14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8002552465

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM INTERMEDIATE US GOVT INCOME FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19950508

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM BALANCED GOVERNMENT FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930121

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM BALANCED MORTGAGE FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19921223

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM INVESTMENT GRADE MUNICIPAL TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000855048
		IRS NUMBER:				046629611
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05901
		FILM NUMBER:		07717676

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQU
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND /MA/
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000868648
		IRS NUMBER:				046661045
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0630

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-06190
		FILM NUMBER:		07717678

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921471

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND /MA/
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19960805

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM OVERSEAS GROWTH FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19901107

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM ARIZONA TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000869392
		IRS NUMBER:				046665534
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0531

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-06258
		FILM NUMBER:		07717645

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		PUTNAM INVESTMENTS INC
		STREET 2:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE MAIL STOP A 14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8002251585

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2 LIBERTY SQUARE
		STREET 2:		MAIL STOP L6
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM OTC EMERGING GROWTH FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000703969
		IRS NUMBER:				046483374
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0731

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-03512
		FILM NUMBER:		07717660

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	DEPOSITORS INVESTMENT TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19890912

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM INVESTORS FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000081269
		IRS NUMBER:				042713095
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0731

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-00159
		FILM NUMBER:		07717675

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM INVESTORS FUND INC /PRED/
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19821109

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	INCORPORATED INVESTORS
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19670327

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM INCOME FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000081264
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	OIL ROYALTY TRADERS [6792]
		IRS NUMBER:				046013712
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-00653
		FILM NUMBER:		07717679

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		STREET 2:		MAILSTOP A 14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921471

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM INCOME FUND INC/PRED/
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19821109

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM HIGH YIELD ADVANTAGE FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000787836
		IRS NUMBER:				066290063
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1130

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-04616
		FILM NUMBER:		07717682

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		STREET 2:		MAILSTOP A 14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8002251581

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		NULL

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM HIGH YIELD TRUST II
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM GLOBAL NATURAL RESOURCES FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000317031
		IRS NUMBER:				133035507
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0831

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-03061
		FILM NUMBER:		07717685

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM NATURAL RESOURCES FUND /MA/
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19950629

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM ENERGY RESOURCES TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	EBERSTADT ENERGY RESOURCES FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19850317

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM EUROPE EQUITY FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000842940
		IRS NUMBER:				043083315
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0630

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05693
		FILM NUMBER:		07717691

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		STREET 2:		MAILSTOP A 14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8002551581

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM EUROPE GROWTH FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM EUROPE FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19900726

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM GOVERNMENT INCOME FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19900412

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM DISCOVERY GROWTH FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000868480
		IRS NUMBER:				046661046
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-06203
		FILM NUMBER:		07717638

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		STREET 2:		MAILSTOP A14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		NULL

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM VOYAGER FUND II
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19950815

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM GROWTH FUND /MA/
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930223

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM SHORT TERM US GOVERNMENT FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930223

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM AMERICAN GOVERNMENT INCOME FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000759827
		IRS NUMBER:				042856297
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-04178
		FILM NUMBER:		07717646

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		PUTNAM INVESTMENTS INC
		STREET 2:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE MAIL STOP A 14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921562

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM HIGH INCOME GOVERNMENT TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM PREMIER INCOME TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000827773
		IRS NUMBER:				042995046
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0731

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05452
		FILM NUMBER:		07717658

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM VOYAGER FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000081280
		IRS NUMBER:				046187125
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0731

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-01682
		FILM NUMBER:		07717647

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM VOYAGER FUND INC /PRED/
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19821109

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM MUNICIPAL OPPORTUNITIES TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000900422
		IRS NUMBER:				043187549
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07626
		FILM NUMBER:		07717666

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM U S GOVERNMENT INCOME TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000732337
		IRS NUMBER:				042811119
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-03897
		FILM NUMBER:		07717651

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM U S GOVERNMENT GUARANTEED SECURITIES INCOME TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19910102

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT SECURITIES INCOME FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19840806

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM CALIFORNIA TAX EXEMPT INCOME TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000711402
		IRS NUMBER:				042786284
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-03630
		FILM NUMBER:		07717642

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		STREET 2:		MAILSTOP A 14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921562

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM CALIFORNIA TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM MANAGED MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000844790
		IRS NUMBER:				046608976
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05740
		FILM NUMBER:		07717673

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		STREET 2:		MAILSTOP A14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM HIGH YIELD TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000225777
		IRS NUMBER:				046415410
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0831

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-02796
		FILM NUMBER:		07717680

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		STREET 2:		MAILSTOP A-14 LEGAL DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8002251581

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		STREET 2:		MAILSTOP A-14 LEGAL DEPARTMENT
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM HIGH YIELD TRUST FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19960328

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000081251
		IRS NUMBER:				046145734
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-01403
		FILM NUMBER:		07717687

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM GLOBAL GROWTH FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM INTERNATIONAL EQUITIES FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19900722

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM INTERNATIONAL EQUITIES FUND INC /PRED/
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19821109

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM CONVERTIBLE INCOME GROWTH TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000081247
		IRS NUMBER:				042493360
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-02280
		FILM NUMBER:		07717639

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		STREET 2:		MAILSTOP A 14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM CONVERTIBLE FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19841212

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM CONVERTIBLE FUND INC /PRED/
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19821109

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM ASSET ALLOCATION FUNDS
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000914209
		IRS NUMBER:				046746612
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07121
		FILM NUMBER:		07717644

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM LIFE STAGES ASSET ALLOCATION TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19931027

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM OHIO TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND II
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000794616
		IRS NUMBER:				046626129
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0531

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-04528
		FILM NUMBER:		07717661

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		617-292-14

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM OHIO TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920609

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM MASTER INTERMEDIATE INCOME TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000830622
		IRS NUMBER:				046584465
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05498
		FILM NUMBER:		07717671

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921562

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM TAX SMART FUNDS TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001083872
		IRS NUMBER:				046888512
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-09289
		FILM NUMBER:		07717652

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		STREET 2:		MAIL STOP L6
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921139

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		STREET 2:		MAIL STOP L6
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM TAX MANAGED FUNDS TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19990409

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			GEORGE PUTNAM FUND OF BOSTON
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000081259
		IRS NUMBER:				046013677
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0731

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-00058
		FILM NUMBER:		07717688

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		STREET 2:		MAILSTOP A 14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8002252581

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM EQUITY INCOME FUND/NEW
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19940302

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM GEORGE FUND OF BOSTON
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM NEW OPPORTUNITIES FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000865177
		IRS NUMBER:				043091455
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0630

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-06128
		FILM NUMBER:		07717664

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			A6
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM MONEY MARKET FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000081248
		IRS NUMBER:				046386436
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
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FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
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FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
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	FILING VALUES:
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	COMPANY DATA:	
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		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
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	FILING VALUES:
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</CLASS-CONTRACT>
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<CLASS-CONTRACT>
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</CLASS-CONTRACT>
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<CLASS-CONTRACT>
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</CLASS-CONTRACT>
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</CLASS-CONTRACT>
<CLASS-CONTRACT>
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</CLASS-CONTRACT>
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</CLASS-CONTRACT>
<CLASS-CONTRACT>
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</CLASS-CONTRACT>
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<CLASS-CONTRACT>
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</CLASS-CONTRACT>
<CLASS-CONTRACT>
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</CLASS-CONTRACT>
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</CLASS-CONTRACT>
<CLASS-CONTRACT>
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</CLASS-CONTRACT>
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<OWNER-CIK>0000836622
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<CLASS-CONTRACT>
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<CLASS-CONTRACT>
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</CLASS-CONTRACT>
<CLASS-CONTRACT>
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</CLASS-CONTRACT>
<CLASS-CONTRACT>
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</CLASS-CONTRACT>
<CLASS-CONTRACT>
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</CLASS-CONTRACT>
<CLASS-CONTRACT>
<CLASS-CONTRACT-ID>C000015041
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</CLASS-CONTRACT>
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<CLASS-CONTRACT>
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<CLASS-CONTRACT>
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<CLASS-CONTRACT>
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<P align=left><FONT face=serif size=2>Subject: Please vote your proxy for the Putnam/Power transaction</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=serif size=2>As you may know, Putnam Investments will be acquired by Great-West Lifeco, a subsidiary of Power Financial Corporation. The transaction is considered a "change of control" of Putnam Management, the funds' investment advisor, and requires approval of new management contracts by the funds' shareholders. This is a necessary step to the completion of the acquisition of Putnam Investments by Great-West Lifeco.</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=serif size=2>To solicit your vote as sponsor of a plan that is a shareholder of the funds, a proxy statement and ballot have been mailed to you. As sponsor of a plan holding these funds, it is important that you participate in this vote.</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=serif size=2>To vote, please go to the proxy services web site, http://www.proxyweb.com/Putnam, and review the instructions on how to enter and vote your control number. Or you can vote by calling 1-888-221-0697. Since proxies are mailed according to Tax ID number, it is possible that you may be asked to vote multiple proxies.</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=serif size=2>The Trustees of the Putnam funds unanimously recommend a vote FOR the proposal to approve the new management contracts. Mercer HR Services, however, is expressing no position on the proposal. We simply want to remind you of the importance of your vote.</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=serif size=2>Thank you for your attention to this important matter.</FONT></P>
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<P align=left><B><FONT face=serif size=4>Putnam Script</FONT></B></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=serif>Hello. My name is ______. May I please speak with ________? </FONT><FONT face=serif>I&#146;m calling regarding your current investment in the ____________. We sent you a proxy card to register your vote for the shareholder meeting and haven&#146;t received it back, so we&#146;re calling to ask if you would like to vote along with the recommendations of the Board?</FONT></P>
<P align=left><B><FONT face=serif>If shareholder says they do want to place a vote over the phone:</FONT></B></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=serif>The Board recommends a vote in favor of the proposal. Would you like to register a vote along with the recommendations of your Board?</FONT></P>
<P align=left><B><FONT face=serif>If shareholder wants to vote but would like to review proposal:</FONT></B></P>
<P align=left><I><FONT face=serif>Read proposal directly from the statement and answer any questions. </FONT></I><FONT face=serif>The Board recommends a vote in favor of the proposal. Would you like to register a vote along with the recommendations of the Board?</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=serif>I am recording your vote and will send you a printed confirmation to &lt;address&gt;. Please review your confirmation when you receive it and call 1-866-905-2396 immediately if your voting instructions are not correctly reflected in your confirmation. For confirmation purposes, may I have the city, state and zip code that we&#146;ll be mailing your confirmation to?</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=serif>Thank you for your time. Have a nice day/evening.</FONT></P>
<P align=left><B><FONT face=serif>If shareholder doesn&#146;t want to vote:</FONT></B></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=serif>I would like to leave you with our toll free number. If you have any questions or would like to vote over the phone, please call 1-866-905-2396. When calling, please refer to record # ____ . Our hours of operation are from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm Eastern Time. Monday through Friday and 12pm to 6pm on Saturday. Thank you for your time. Have a nice day/evening.</FONT></P>
<P align=left><B><FONT face=serif>If shareholder states they have not received the materials:</FONT></B></P>
<P align=left><FONT face=serif>I would like to mail you another set of proxy materials. Do you still live at (address)? You should receive your materials within 7 to 10 business days. I would like to leave you with our toll free number. If you have any questions or would like to vote over the phone, please call 1-866-905-2396. When calling, please refer to record # ____ . Our hours of operation are from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm Eastern Time. Monday through Friday and 12pm to 6pm on Saturday. Thank you for your time. Have a nice day/evening.</FONT></P>
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