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February 6, 2023

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, D.C. 20549-7561

Dear Sirs/Madams:

We have read the text related to the change in independent registered public accounting firm contained within the annual report for the year ended November 30, 2022 expected to be filed on Form N-CSR by Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Total Income Fund or about February 6, 2023, and we agree with the statements made therein.

Yours truly,