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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Goldman Sachs Trust Semi-Annual Report dated April 30, 2000 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
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<NUMBER> 041
<NAME> GS Short Duration Tax-Free Fund-A
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