UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

SCHEDULE 14A

 

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.     )

 

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Inland Western Retail Real Estate Trust, Inc.

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January 19, 2011

 

Dear Stockholder:

 

We previously mailed proxy materials to you for the Special Meeting of Stockholders to be held on February 24, 2011; and, according to our records, your vote has not yet been received.

 

The Board of Directors unanimously recommends that stockholders vote “FOR” the proposals as set forth in the proxy statement that was sent to you several weeks ago.

 

Your vote is extremely important and your shares cannot be voted unless you give your specific instructions.  Please vote today by using the toll-free telephone voting service or the internet.  Voting instructions are located on the enclosed proxy card. You may also vote by signing, dating and returning the proxy card in the provided envelope.

 

If you have any questions regarding voting, you may call our proxy solicitor, Morrow & Co., LLC, toll-free at (800) 573-4804.

 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

INLAND WESTERN RETAIL REAL ESTATE TRUST, INC.

 

 

Steven P. Grimes

 

President and Chief Executive Officer