As of August 21, 2000
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, 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")
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Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1 of the Agreement, the undersigned, on
behalf of Delaware Group Premium Fund (successor to Delaware Group Premium Fund,
Inc.) for the benefit of the Technology and Innovation 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 August 21, 2000. 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
on behalf of Technology and
Innovation Series
By: /s/Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Its: President, Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
AGREED:
THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK
By: /s/ Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
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Its: Vice President
