UNITED STATES
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SCHEDULE 14A

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Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.   )

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Shareholder Name Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 EXTREMELY IMPORTANT Reference Number: Insert CFS ID Regarding Your Investment: Duff & Phelps Select MLP and Midstream Energy Fund Inc. (DSE) Dear Valued Shareholder: We have been trying to contact you regarding a very important matter pertaining to your investment in Duff & Phelps Select MLP and Midstream Energy Fund Inc. (DSE). We recently sent you proxy materials concerning important proposals affecting the fund. This letter was sent because you held shares in the fund on the record date and we have not received your vote. VOTE NOW BY CALLING 1-866-904-6150 Please contact us toll-free at the number listed above between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Eastern Monday through Friday and 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Saturday. Please respond as soon as possible. At the time of the call, please use the Reference Number listed above. You will not be asked for confidential information and your call will be recorded for your protection. Thank you in advance for your participation. We appreciate you taking the time to vote your shares.