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SIGNATURE THOMAS P. MALONE
TITLE VP / TREASURER
For the period ending 05/31/98
File Number 811-4781
This report is signed on behalf of the registrant.
City of: Montpelier State of: Vermont Date: 07/23/98
Name of Registrant: SENTINEL PENNSYLVANIA TAX-FREE TRUST
By: _____________________ Witness: ___________________
Thomas P. Malone Scott G. Wheeler
Vice President and Treasurer Assistant Vice President
and Assistant Treasurer
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