As of October 15, 1999
VIA UPS OVERNIGHT
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The Chase Manhattan Bank
0 Xxxxx XxxxxXxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
Attention: Global Custody Division
Re: Global Custody Agreement, Effective May 1, 1996, as amended November
20, 1997 between The Chase Manhattan Bank and those registered
investment companies (and on behalf of certain series thereof), listed
on Schedule A and Appendix A, respectively, attached thereto
("Agreement")
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1 of the Agreement, the undersigned, on
behalf of Delaware Group Premium Fund, Inc. for the benefit of the U.S. Growth
Series (the "Series") hereby appoints The Chase Manhattan Bank to provide
custodial services for the Series under and in accordance with the terms of the
Agreement and accordingly, requests that the Series be added to Schedule A and
Appendix A, respectively, to the Agreement effective October 15, 1999. Kindly
acknowledge your agreement to provide such services and to add the Series to
Schedule A and Appendix A, respectively, to the Agreement by signing in the
space provided below.
DELAWARE GROUP PREMIUM FUND, INC.
on behalf of U.S. Growth Series
By: /s/Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Its: President, Chief Executive Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Financial Officer
AGREED:
THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK
By: /s/ Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
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Its: Vice President