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entirety by reference to such Semi-Annual Report.
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Institutional Trust Semi-Annual Report, dated 11/30/95 and is qualified in its
entirety by reference to such Semi-Annual Report.
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<LEGEND>
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Institutional Trust Semi-Annual Report, dated November 30, 1995 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such Semi-Annual Report.
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<LEGEND>
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is qualified in its entirety by reference to such Semi-Annual Report.
</LEGEND>
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entirety by reference to such Semi-Annual Report.
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<LEGEND>
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Institutional Trust Semi-Annual Report, dated 11/30/95 and is qualified in its
entirety by reference to such Semi-Annual Report.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> EXCELSIOR INSTITUTIONAL TRUST
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<NUMBER> 10
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