- Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (definitive) (DEFA14A)

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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HRPT PROPERTIES TRUST
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
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HRPT PROPERTIES TRUST

400 Centre Street

Newton, Massachusetts 02458

 

March 19, 2010

 

Dear HRPT Properties Trust Shareholder:

 

We have previously sent you a notice regarding the availability of proxy materials for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of HRPT Properties Trust, to be held on April 14, 2010.  Your Board of Trustees unanimously recommends that you vote FOR all items on the agenda.

 

Your vote is important no matter how many or how few shares you may own .  If you have not already done so, please vote TODAY by telephone, by the Internet, or by signing, dating and returning the enclosed proxy card in the envelope provided.

 

 

Very truly yours,

 

JENNIFER B. CLARK

 Secre tary

 

REMEMBER: You can vote your shares by telephone or by the Internet. Please follow the easy instructions on the enclosed card.   If you have any questions, or need assistance in voting your shares, please call our proxy solicitor,   INNISFREE M&A INCORPORATED TOLL-FREE, at 1-877-825-8971.

 

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