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EXHIBIT (8)(b)
THE GALAXY FUND
Amendment to
GLOBAL CUSTODY AGREEMENT
_____________, 1998
The Chase Manhattan Bank
Chase Metrotech Center
Xxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attn: Global Custody Division
Dear Sirs:
This letter is to confirm that the undersigned, The Galaxy Fund (the
"Trust"), a Massachusetts business trust, has agreed that the Global Custody
Agreement ("Agreement") between the Trust and The Chase Manhattan Bank
(formerly The Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A.) ("Chase") dated as of November 1,
1991, is herewith amended to provide that Chase shall be the custodian for the
Trust's New Jersey Municipal Bond Fund, Mid Cap Equity Fund and Special Equity
Fund on the terms and conditions contained in the Agreement.
If the foregoing is in accordance with your understanding, will you so
indicate by signing and returning to us the enclosed copy thereof.
Very truly yours,
THE GALAXY FUND
By:
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Name:
Title:
Accepted:
THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK
By:
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Name:
Title:
