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<PERIOD-START>                              JAN-1-1997
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<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                                   0
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<INCOME-TAX>                                         0
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<CHANGES>                                            0
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<FN>
<F1>Represents Total Partners' Capital
<F2>Represents net interest income
</FN>