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6011 University Boulevard

Suite 370

Ellicott City, MD 21043

 

 

 

 

May 8, 2014

 

Dear Fellow Shareholder:

 

We have previously sent to you information for the annual meeting of stockholders of Howard Bancorp, Inc. scheduled to be held on May 28, 2014. Your Board of Directors unanimously recommends that stockholders vote FOR Proposals 1, 2 and 3.

 

Your vote is important, so please vote TODAY by telephone, via the Internet, or by signing, dating and returning the enclosed proxy card in the envelope provided.

 

Very truly yours,

 

Mary Ann Scully

Chair, Chief Executive Officer

And President

 

 

 

 

 

 

REMEMBER:

 

 

You can vote your shares by telephone, or via the Internet.
Please follow the easy instructions on the enclosed proxy card.

 

If you have any questions, or need assistance in
voting your shares, please call us at (410) 750-0020.