BLACKROCK INCOME TRUST, INC.

Regulatory Filings • Jun 16, 2011

DEFA14A 1 e44022defa14a.htm DEFINITIVE ADDITIONAL MATERIALS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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* Exercise Your Right to Vote ***

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on July 28, 2011.

BLACKROCK CLOSED-END FUNDS
Meeting Type:	Annual
For holders as of:	May 31, 2011
Date: July 28, 2011	Time: 10:00 a.m. EASTERN TIME
Location:	BlackRock Advisors, LLC Park Avenue Plaza 55 East 52nd Street, 11th Floor New York, NY 10055
You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named fund. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.

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—— Before You Vote —— How to Access the Proxy Materials

Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
PROXY STATEMENT
How to View Online:
Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow g | XXXX XXXX XXXX | (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com.
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—— How To Vote —— Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods

Vote In Person: If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a " legal proxy. " To do so, please follow the instructions at www.proxyvote.com or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow g | XXXX XXXX XXXX | available and follow the instructions. Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a voting instruction form.

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[Form for Funds without Preferred Shares]

Voting Items

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following:

1.
01)	Paul L. Audet
02)	Michael J. Castellano
03)	R. Glenn Hubbard
04)	W. Carl Kester

NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.

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[Form for Funds with Preferred Shares]

Voting Items

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following:

1.
01)	Paul L. Audet
02)	Michael J. Castellano
03)	R. Glenn Hubbard

NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.

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Voting Instructions

IF YOUR SECURITIES ARE HELD BY A BROKER WHO IS A MEMBER OF THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE (NYSE), THE RULES OF THE NYSE WILL GUIDE THE VOTING PROCEDURES. THESE RULES PROVIDE THAT IF INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT RECEIVED FROM YOU PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF THE FIRST VOTE, THE PROXY MAY BE GIVEN AT DISCRETION OF YOUR BROKER (ON THE TENTH DAY, IF THE MATERIAL WAS MAILED AT LEAST 15 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE OR ON THE FIFTEENTH DAY, IF THE PROXY MATERIAL WAS MAILED 25 DAYS OR MORE PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE). IN ORDER FOR YOUR BROKER TO EXERCISE THIS DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY, PROXY MATERIAL WOULD NEED TO HAVE BEEN MAILED AT LEAST 15 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE, AND ONE OR MORE OF THE MATTERS BEFORE THE MEETING MUST BE DEEMED "ROUTINE" IN NATURE ACCORDING TO NYSE GUIDELINES. IF THESE TWO REQUIREMENTS ARE MET AND YOU HAVE NOT COMMUNICATED TO US PRIOR TO THE FIRST VOTE BEING ISSUED, WE MAY VOTE YOUR SECURITIES AT OUR DISCRETION ON ANY MATTERS DEEMED TO BE ROUTINE. WE WILL NEVERTHELESS FOLLOW YOUR INSTRUCTIONS, EVEN IF OUR DISCRETIONARY VOTE HAS ALREADY BEEN GIVEN, PROVIDED YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ARE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE.

ALL PROPOSALS FOR THIS MEETING ARE CONSIDERED "ROUTINE". WE WILL VOTE IN OUR DISCRETION ON ALL PROPOSALS, IF YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT RECEIVED.

IF YOUR SECURITIES ARE HELD BY A BANK, YOUR SECURITIES CANNOT BE VOTED WITHOUT YOUR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS.

**IF YOU HOLD YOUR SECURITIES THROUGH A CANADIAN BROKER OR BANK, PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOU ARE RECEIVING THE VOTING INSTRUCTION FORM AND MEETING MATERIALS, AT THE DIRECTION OF THE ISSUER. EVEN IF YOU HAVE DECLINED TO RECEIVE SECURITY-HOLDER MATERIALS, A REPORTING ISSUER IS REQUIRED TO DELIVER THESE MATERIALS TO YOU. IF YOU HAVE ADVISED YOUR INTERMEDIARY THAT YOU OBJECT TO THE DISCLOSURE OF YOUR BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP INFORMATION TO THE REPORTING ISSUER, IT IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO DELIVER THESE MATERIALS TO YOU ON BEHALF OF THE REPORTING ISSUER. THESE MATERIALS ARE BEING SENT AT NO COST TO YOU.