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DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20070501
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FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
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		IRS NUMBER:				046716832
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

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		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
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FILER:

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	FORMER COMPANY:	
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	FORMER COMPANY:	
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FILER:

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FILER:

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	FORMER COMPANY:	
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FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
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	FORMER COMPANY:	
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	FORMER COMPANY:	
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	FORMER COMPANY:	
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	FORMER COMPANY:	
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	FORMER COMPANY:	
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	FORMER COMPANY:	
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FILER:

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	FORMER COMPANY:	
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	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM ENERGY RESOURCES TRUST
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	FORMER COMPANY:	
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FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
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		FISCAL YEAR END:			0831

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		BUSINESS PHONE:		8002251581

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
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		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0731

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		ZIP:			02109
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	FORMER COMPANY:	
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FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
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		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
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	FORMER COMPANY:	
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FILER:

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

	FORMER COMPANY:	
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FILER:

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		IRS NUMBER:				042856297
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FILER:

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	FORMER COMPANY:	
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FILER:

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	FORMER COMPANY:	
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FILER:

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

FILER:

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	FORMER COMPANY:	
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FILER:

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	FORMER COMPANY:	
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FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
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	FORMER COMPANY:	
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		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
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FILER:

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		IRS NUMBER:				046649095
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	FORMER COMPANY:	
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		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

FILER:

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		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
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	FILING VALUES:
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FILER:

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		IRS NUMBER:				043017475
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

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		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
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	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
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		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
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FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
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		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000842940
		IRS NUMBER:				043083315
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0630

	FILING VALUES:
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		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
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		FILM NUMBER:		07805454

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
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		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 MANAGED MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST
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		IRS NUMBER:				046608976
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
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	FILING VALUES:
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		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
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		FILM NUMBER:		07805436

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

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:		07805444

	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 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:		07805428

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

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:		07805427

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

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM UTILITIES GROWTH & INCOME FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000867824
		IRS NUMBER:				046660195
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05989
		FILM NUMBER:		07805414

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

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:		07805441

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

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-03741
		FILM NUMBER:		07805425

	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 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:		07805450

	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:			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:		07805451

	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 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:		07805453

	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 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:		07805429

	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 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:		07805459

	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 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:		07805452

	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 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:		07805416

	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:			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:		07805420

	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 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:		07805443

	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 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:		07805462

	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 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:		07805445

	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 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:		07805449

	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 PENNSYLVANIA TAX EXEMPT INCOME FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000794615
		IRS NUMBER:				043057637
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0228

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05802
		FILM NUMBER:		07805422

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		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 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:		07805446

	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 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:		07805434

	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 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:		07805439

	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 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:		07805457

	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 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:		07805464

	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 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:		07805437

	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  MUNICIPAL BOND FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000892884
		IRS NUMBER:				046716830
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07270
		FILM NUMBER:		07805430

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

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

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM INVESTMENT GRADE MUNICIPAL TRUST II
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19921111

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:		07805463

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

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		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 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:		07805440

	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 MONEY MARKET FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000081248
		IRS NUMBER:				046386436
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-02608
		FILM NUMBER:		07805431

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

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

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PUTNAM DAILY DIVIDEND TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703
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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>
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</CLASS-CONTRACT>
<CLASS-CONTRACT>
<CLASS-CONTRACT-ID>C000010888
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</CLASS-CONTRACT>
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<CLASS-CONTRACT>
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</CLASS-CONTRACT>
<CLASS-CONTRACT>
<CLASS-CONTRACT-ID>C000010890
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</CLASS-CONTRACT>
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</CLASS-CONTRACT>
<CLASS-CONTRACT>
<CLASS-CONTRACT-ID>C000010892
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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>
<CLASS-CONTRACT>
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</CLASS-CONTRACT>
<CLASS-CONTRACT>
<CLASS-CONTRACT-ID>C000015038
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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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<P align=left><FONT face="TimesNewRomanPSMT,Times New Roman,Times,serif" size=4>This is Bill Connolly, Head of Putnam Retail Management. </FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="TimesNewRomanPSMT,Times New Roman,Times,serif" size=4>On February 1st, we announced that Great-West Lifeco, an affiliate of Power Financial of Canada, would pay $3.9 billion in cash to acquire Putnam Investments. I am pleased to report that the sale is on track to be completed by the end of May 2007 or shortly thereafter. We&#146;re excited about this change &#151; and there are so many positives we can talk about &#151; but today I&#146;d like to focus on a few key points that may be of interest to our colleagues in the financial advisor community, and to investors in our funds. </FONT></P>
<P align=left><B><FONT face="TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT,Times New Roman,Times,serif" size=4>First, we now have clarity of ownership.</FONT></B><FONT face="TimesNewRomanPSMT,Times New Roman,Times,serif" size=4> Putnam will have a corporate parent who is deeply committed to the financial services business over the long term. Our new relationship with Power provides for the greatest degree of continuity at Putnam, enabling us to continue to focus on our mission of taking care of your clients&#146; investment assets by striving for consistent, dependable, and superior investment performance over time.</FONT></P>
<P align=left><B><FONT face="TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT,Times New Roman,Times,serif" size=4>Second, we will now have an owner with a history of success in buying companies and helping them to grow.</FONT></B><FONT face="TimesNewRomanPSMT,Times New &#13;&#10;Roman,Times,serif" size=4> Power Financial Group has returned 20% per year to its shareholders over the past 15 years through March 31, which makes them the #2 performing financial services firm in North America in terms of stock performance. Power Financial is also the largest asset manager in Canada and has come to lead its market by being smart, strategic, and fiscally prudent about its acquisitions. Power also has an excellent record of maintaining stability and preserving talent in its acquired companies.</FONT></P>
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<P align=left><B><FONT face="TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT,Times New Roman,Times,serif" size=4>Putnam and Power are a great fit</FONT></B><FONT face="TimesNewRomanPSMT,Times New Roman,Times,serif" size=4>. There's almost no overlap between what Power does and what Putnam does, either in terms of products or markets. Instead, Putnam gives Power a great presence in the United States. Putnam will remain headquartered in Boston and retain its name, current operations, staff and offices. For investors, that means no disruption in the services you&#146;ve come to expect from Putnam. </FONT></P>
<P align=left><B><FONT face="TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT,Times New Roman,Times,serif" size=4>This relationship will add value to Putnam. </FONT></B><FONT face="TimesNewRomanPSMT,Times New Roman,Times,serif" size=4>Power's proven success, knowledge, and business acumen can add value to our strategic initiatives and help us do more to help serve investors. Power and Putnam have a shared vision about the investment business and believe in the responsibility that comes with managing other people&#146;s money.</FONT></P>
<P align=left><B><FONT face="TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT,Times New Roman,Times,serif" size=4>Power also believes in our management team.</FONT></B><FONT face="TimesNewRomanPSMT,Times New Roman,Times,serif" size=4> Power&#146;s acquisition of Putnam is a $4 billion vote of confidence in Ed Haldeman, the Putnam Executive Board, and Putnam's employees. Investors can rest assured that no changes to the Putnam funds, to the way we manage money, or to our investment processes are expected as a result of this change in ownership. Power&#146;s clear goal &#151; as Jeff Orr of Power Corp. said &#151; is &#147;to let Putnam be Putnam.&#148;</FONT></P>
<P align=left><B><FONT face="TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT,Times New Roman,Times,serif" size=4>Finally, Power believes that the reality of success at Putnam is ahead of the perception</FONT></B><FONT face="TimesNewRomanPSMT,Times New Roman,Times,serif" size=4>. As a shrewd buyer, Power saw great potential in Putnam that wasn&#146;t being fully recognized, including solid performance across asset classes. Nearly 70% of Putnam funds beat their peers for the three years ended March 31, according to Lipper, and nearly 80% of our equity funds </FONT></P>
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<P align=left><FONT face="TimesNewRomanPSMT,Times New Roman,Times,serif" size=4>beat their peers over the last six months. You&#146;ll find details of Putnam&#146;s fund performance included in this mailing and on our website.</FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="TimesNewRomanPSMT,Times New Roman,Times,serif" size=4>Let me finish where I began. We&#146;re excited about this change in ownership because it will provide continuity and support so that we can focus on what we do best &#151; helping your clients meet their long-term financial goals. </FONT></P>
<P align=left><FONT face="TimesNewRomanPSMT,Times New Roman,Times,serif" size=4>If you have questions or concerns, please don&#146;t hesitate to contact your Putnam wholesaler, or call Putnam at 1-800-354-4000. Thank you.</FONT></P>
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