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SIGNATURE
TITLE
This report is signed on behalf of the registrant (or depositor or trustee).
City of: Minneapolis State of: Minnesota Date: February 22, 2010
Name of Registrant, Depositor, or Trustee: Tri-Continental Corporation
/s/ Jeffrey P. Fox --
Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer
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By (Name and Title):
/s/ Wade M. Voigt --
Assistant Treasurer
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Witness (Name and Title):
TRI-CONTINENTAL CORPORATION