PUTNAM INCOME FUND
NSAR-A, 1997-06-26
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SIGNATURE   PAUL BUCUVALAS                               
TITLE       VICE PRESIDENT      
 

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WARNING: THE EDGAR SYSTEM ENCOUNTERED ERROR(S) WHILE PROCESSING THIS SCHEDULE.

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WARNING: THE EDGAR SYSTEM ENCOUNTERED ERROR(S) WHILE PROCESSING THIS SCHEDULE.

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Putnam Income Fund
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