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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary information from the The 59 Wall
Tax-Efficient Equity Fund semi-annual Report, dated October 31, 2000, and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such report.
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<NAME> THE 59 WALL STREET FUND, INC.
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<NAME> THE 59 WALL STREET TAX-EFFICIENT EQUITY FUND
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