As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 12, 2018.
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First Trust Mortgage Income Fund
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FIRST TRUST
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April 12, 2018
Shareholder Name
Address 1
Address 2
Address 3
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Re: First Trust Mortgage Income Fund FMY
Dear Shareholder:
We have tried unsuccessfully to contact you regarding a very important
matter concerning your investment in the First Trust Mortgage Income
Fund. This matter pertains to important operating initiatives for First
Trust Mortgage Income Fund which requires your response.
It is very important that we speak to you regarding this matter. The call
will only take a few moments of your time and there is no confidential
information required.
Please contact us toll-free at 1-800-290-6429 between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00
p.m. Eastern time Monday through Friday. At the time of the call please
reference the number listed below. Please contact us before April 23,
2018.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
/s/ James A. Bowen
James A. Bowen
Chairman of the Board
REFERENCE NUMBER: 123456789
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FIRST TRUST MORTGAGE INCOME FUND
120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400 o Wheaton, Illinois 60187
FIRST TRUST
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING YOUR INVESTMENT
FIRST TRUST MORTGAGE INCOME FUND
120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400, Wheaton, Illinois 60187
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April 12, 2018
Dear Shareholder:
FIRST TRUST MORTGAGE INCOME FUND recently sent to you proxy material regarding
the upcoming Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Your important proxy voting
instructions are needed on proposals affecting First Trust Mortgage Income Fund.
The Annual Meeting is scheduled to be held on Monday, April 23, 2018 at the
Austin, Texas offices of First Trust Advisors L.P., 500 W. 5th Street, Suite
9202, Austin, Texas 78701 at 12:15 p.m. Central Time.
FIRST TRUST MORTGAGE INCOME FUND'S RECORDS INDICATE THAT YOU HAVE NOT YET VOTED.
PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT NOW TO CAST YOUR IMPORTANT VOTE SO THAT YOUR SHARES MAY BE
REPRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING.
Detailed information about the Annual Meeting and the proposals can be found in
the proxy statement. To simplify matters we have included an additional copy of
your proxy card(s) for your convenience. Should you have any questions about the
proposals, or about how to vote, please call 1-800-290-6429.
Thank you in advance for your attention to this important matter.
Sincerely,
/s/ James A. Bowen
James A. Bowen
Chairman of the Board
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VOTING IS EASY. Please take a moment now to cast your vote using one of the
voting options listed below:
[PICTURE OMITTED] 1. VOTE BY PHONE. Simply dial the toll-free number located
on the enclosed proxy card. Please have the proxy card
available at the time of the call.
[PICTURE OMITTED] 2. VOTE VIA THE INTERNET. Simply visit the website
indicated on the enclosed proxy card and follow the
instructions on the website.
[PICTURE OMITTED] 3. VOTE BY MAIL. You may cast your vote by signing, dating
and mailing the enclosed proxy card in the
postage-prepaid return envelope provided.
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