What stars were observed @ 1919 solar eclipse to prove relativity?

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Was there a published report of exactly which stars which were supposed to be at position A but were observed at position B, etc.?
 
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On that date, the Sun was in Taurus. The catalogued stars near it were:
HR1375
HR1403
67 Tauri
65 Tauri
69 Tauri
72 Tauri
 
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