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SIGNATURE   SEE BELOW
TITLE       SEE BELOW



This report is signed on behalf of the registrant (or depositor or trustee).

City of: Boston      State of: Massachusetts        Date: February 19, 2014

Name of Registrant, Depositor, or Trustee: Tri-Continental Corporation

/s/ Michael G. Clarke
-------------------------
Michael G. Clarke
Treasurer

/s/ Joseph F. DiMaria
-------------------------
Joseph F. DiMaria
Chief Accounting Officer
Witness

                          TRI-CONTINENTAL CORPORATION