EX-99.B8E
Exhibit 24(b)(8)(e)
As of September , 1998
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 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 Equity Funds II, Inc. for the benefit of the
Diversified Value Fund 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 to the Agreement effective September , 1998. 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 EQUITY FUNDS II, INC.
on behalf of Diversified Value Fund
By:
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Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Its: Executive Vice President
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Financial Officer
AGREED:
THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK
By:
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Its:
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