Exhibit 8.16
Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxxxxxx Mutual Funds
000 Xxxx Xxxxxxxx
00xx Xxxxx
Xxx Xxxxx, XX 00000
, 1997
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PNC Bank, National Association
Airport Business Center
International Court 2
000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx 00000
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Reference is made to the Custodian Services Agreement between us dated
as of April 1, 1993 (the "Agreement").
Pursuant to Section 2 of the Agreement, we wish to add the following
Portfolios to the Agreement:
Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxxxxxx Pacific Rim Fund
Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxxxxxx Greater China Fund
Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxxxxxx Latin America Fund
Please indicate your acceptance of this addition by signing the letter
below and returning a copy to us. Thank you for your assistance regarding this
matter.
Sincerely,
E. Xxxxx Xxxxx, Jr.
Secretary
APPOINTMENT ACCEPTED:
PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
By:
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