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

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SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.
(Name of Registrant as Specified in Its charter)

 

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The following letter from the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the registrant is intended to be released to shareholders on April 30, 2004.  The letter may be deemed "soliciting materials" within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission thereunder.

 

 

April 30, 2004

 

Dear Shareholder:

 

Proxy materials for the 2004 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Sears, Roebuck and Co. were sent to you on March 22, 2004.

According to our records, your proxy card for this meeting, which is scheduled for Thursday, May 13, 2004, has not yet been received. Regardless of the number of shares you own, it is important that they are represented and voted at the meeting. Your Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR the Directors, appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP, and AGAINST the three shareholder proposals.

Since time is short, we urge you to sign, date and mail the enclosed proxy in the return envelope provided promptly. Your interest and participation in the affairs of the Company is sincerely appreciated.

Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

/s/ Alan J. Lacy
Alan J. Lacy
Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer

 

IF YOU HAVE RECENTLY MAILED YOUR PROXY, PLEASE ACCEPT OUR THANKS AND DISREGARD THIS REQUEST.