BILTMORE MUNICIPAL FUNDS
NSAR-A, 1996-07-30
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SIGNATURE   S. ELLIOTT COHAN                             
TITLE       ASST. GEN. COUNSEL  
 


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     <NUMBER>                   02                                             
     <NAME>                     The Biltmore Municipal Funds                   
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     <NAME>                     The Biltmore Municipal Funds                   
                                Biltmore Georgia Municipal Bond Fund           
                                                                               
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