<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001081400-21-000734.txt : 20210624
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001081400-21-000734
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEF 14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20210624
FILED AS OF DATE:		20210624
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20210624

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			WELLS FARGO UTILITIES & HIGH INCOME FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001279014
		IRS NUMBER:				364548459
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0831

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEF 14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21507
		FILM NUMBER:		211041253

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		525 MARKET STREET
		CITY:			SAN FRANCISCO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94105
		BUSINESS PHONE:		800-222-2222

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		200 BERKELEY STREET
		STREET 2:		FLOOR 21
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02116

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	WELLS FARGO ADVANTAGE UTILITIES & HIGH INCOME FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20100719

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	EVERGREEN UTILITIES & HIGH INCOME FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20040209

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	EVERGREEN UTILITIES TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20040206
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<TYPE>DEF 14A
<SEQUENCE>1
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<p><b><u><b><u>&#160;</u></b></u></b></p>

<p align="center"><b><u>URGENT &#8211; ACTION REQUESTED</u></b></p>

<p align="center"><b><u><b><u>&#160;</u></b></u></b></p>

<p>Re:&#160; Your investment with <b>Wells Fargo Utilities and High Income Fund</b></p>

<p align="right">&#160;</p>

<p>Dear Shareholder:</p>

<p>&#160;</p>

<p>According to our records, you have not voted on<a name="_DV_M5"></a> important proposals for the upcoming Special Meeting of Shareholders.</p>

<p>&#160;</p>

<p>Unless a sufficient number of shareholders vote by August 16, 2021, the meeting date for the Special Meeting of Shareholders of the Wells Fargo Utilities and High Income Fund, the fund will not be able to implement <a name="_DV_C5"><u>the proposal</u></a><a name=
"_DV_M7"></a><u>s</u> without adjourning the meeting to a later date, and possibly incurring additional proxy solicitation costs.</p>

<p>&#160;</p>

<p><b>It&#8217;s extremely important that you participate in the matters concerning your investment by voting</b>.&#160;</p>

<p>&#160;</p>

<p>&#160;</p>

<p align="center"><b>THE FUND&#8217;S BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND MANAGEMENT RECOMMEND THAT YOU VOTE &quot;FOR&quot; THE PROPOSALS</b></p>

<p>&#160;</p>

<p align="center"><b><u>YOUR VOTE IS CRITICAL. PLEASE VOTE NOW BEFORE TIME RUNS OUT.&#160;</u></b></p>

<p align="center">&#160;</p>

<p>Please vote using one of the following options:</p>

<p>&#160;</p>

<p><b>VOTE ONLINE</b></p>

<p>Log on to the website shown on your proxy card. Please have your proxy card in hand to access your control number (located in the box) and follow the on-screen instructions.</p>

<p>&#160;</p>

<p><b>VOTE BY TOUCH-TONE TELEPHONE</b></p>

<p>Call the toll free number listed on your proxy card. Please have your proxy card in hand to access your control number (located in the box) and follow the recorded instructions.&#160;&#160;</p>

<p>&#160;</p>

<p><b>VOTE BY MAIL</b></p>

<p>Complete, sign and date the proxy card and then return it in the enclosed postage paid envelope.</p>

<p>&#160;</p>

<p>&#160;</p>

<p>The Proxy Statement we sent you contains important information regarding the proposal you are being asked to consider. A copy of the Proxy Statement may be viewed or downloaded at the website listed on your proxy card.&#160; Please read the materials carefully. If
you have any questions regarding the proposal, or need assistance with voting, you may call Computershare Fund Services, the fund&#8217;s proxy solicitor, toll free at <b>1-866-704-4437.&#160;</b></p>

<p>&#160;</p>

<p>Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.&#160;</p>

<p align="right">&#160;</p>

<p align="right">ERH Reminder Letter</p>
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