UNITED STATES
                        SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                            WASHINGTON, DC  20549


                                SCHEDULE 14A

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                        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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                       Harris & Harris Group, Inc.





                                          September 18, 2002




Dear Shareholder:

As you probably know, the Harris & Harris Group Annual Meeting
is next Thursday, September 26, 2002.  We would like to remind
you that it is very important for you to vote your shares.  Because
Proposal 3 is considered a "non-routine" proposal, your broker
cannot vote on your behalf, unless you give your broker specific
instructions.

Those instructions can be given in any of several ways.  You may use
the enclosed proxy card to vote your shares, or you may vote via
telephone by simply dialing 1-800-690-4238, entering your control
number from the enclosed proxy card, and following the prompts given.
You may also vote online at www.proxyvote.com.  All you need is the
control number from the enclosed proxy card.  Because the meeting
is only a few days away, it is important that you vote today.

We thank you for your continued support.

                                    Sincerely,

                                    Charles E. Harris
                                    Chairman


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