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        <name>Shelter Growth Opportunities Fund LP</name>
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        <name>IPM Systematic Macro Fund LP - Class A-IFHF..</name>
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        <name>Castle Hook Fund LP</name>
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        <name>Castlerigg Merger Arbitrage Enhanced Fund, L.P.</name>
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    <explntrNotes>
      <explntrNote note="Monthly returns presented in Item B.5(a) have been calculated without deducting any applicable sales loads or redemption fees." noteItem="B.5.a"/>
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    <signature>
      <ncom:dateSigned>2019-10-25</ncom:dateSigned>
      <ncom:nameOfApplicant>MORGAN STANLEY INSTITUTIONAL FUND OF HEDGE FUNDS LP</ncom:nameOfApplicant>
      <ncom:signature>Noel Langlois</ncom:signature>
      <ncom:signerName>Noel Langlois</ncom:signerName>
      <ncom:title>Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer</ncom:title>
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</edgarSubmission>
