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COMPANY DATA:
COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: HENDLEY & CO INC
CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001084207
ORGANIZATION NAME:
IRS NUMBER: 310916395
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FORM TYPE: 13F-HR
SEC ACT: 1934 Act
SEC FILE NUMBER: 028-04437
FILM NUMBER: 241119648
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 822 ADAIR AVE
CITY: ZANESVILLE
STATE: OH
ZIP: 43702
BUSINESS PHONE: 7404524523
MAIL ADDRESS:
STREET 1: PO BOX 3308
CITY: ZANESVILLE
STATE: OH
ZIP: 43702
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