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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 18, 2016

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

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

/s/ Martha A. Skinner
-------------------------
Martha A. Skinner
Assistant Treasurer
Witness

                          TRI-CONTINENTAL CORPORATION