EX-99.B8E
EXHIBIT 24 (b)(8)(e)
As of December 27, 1996
VIA UPS OVERNIGHT
The Chase Manhattan Bank
4 Chase MetroTech Center
Brooklyn, New York 11245
Attention: Global Custody Division
Re: Global Custody Agreement, Effective May 1, 1996
between The Chase Manhattan Bank and those registered
investment companies (and on behalf of certain series
thereof), listed on Schedule A attached thereto
("Agreement")
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Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1 of the Agreement, the undersigned, on
behalf of Delaware Group Income Funds, Inc. (formerly, Delaware Group Delchester
High-Yield Bond Fund, Inc.) for the benefit of the High-Yield Opportunities Fund
series ("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 to the
Agreement effective December 27, 1996. Kindly acknowledge your agreement to
provide such services and to add the Series to Schedule A by signing in the
space provided below.
DELAWARE GROUP INCOME FUNDS, INC.
on behalf of High-Yield
Opportunities Fund series
/s/Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx
By:___________________________
Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Its: Senior Vice President
Chief Administrative Officer
Chief Financial Officer
AGREED:
THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK
/s/Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
By:________________________
Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
Its: Vice President
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