DEFA14A: Additional definitive proxy soliciting materials and Rule 14(a)(12) material

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549


SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934

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HARRIS & HARRIS GROUP, INC.
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(Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

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(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)

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April 18, 2005



Dear Fellow Shareholder:

The May 5, 2005 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Harris &
Harris Group, Inc. (the "Company") is just a couple of weeks
away. This is a reminder to you that if you have not yet voted
your proxy, please do so as soon as possible. Your vote is
important to us, and we want to be sure it is received in time
to be counted.

Your Board of Directors unanimously believes that the
election of the nominees specified in the previously furnished
Proxy Statement as directors is in the best interests of the
Company and its shareholders and, accordingly, recommends a vote
"FOR" such nominees.

Further, your Board of Directors unanimously believes that
approving the proposal to authorize the Company to offer long-
term rights to purchase shares of the Company's common stock;
amending the certificate of incorporation to increase the number
of authorized shares of common stock from 25,000,000 to
30,000,000; and approving the seven proposals relating to
removing certain investment restrictions that date back to
before we became of business development company are in the best
interests of the Company and its shareholders and, accordingly,
recommends a vote "FOR" such proposals.

Please read about the proposals, including any risks, in
the proxy statement. Your vote is very important, no matter how
many or how few shares you may own. If you have not yet voted,
please follow the simple instructions included on your voting
form and vote TODAY by telephone, Internet, or by signing and
returning the enclosed voting form in the postage-paid envelope
provided.

Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,

/s/ Charles E. Harris

Charles E. Harris
Chairman & CEO