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First Trust Portfolios L.P.
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Re: The First Trust Combined Series 313
Gentlemen:
We have examined the Registration Statement File No. 333-166501, for the
referenced Trust and acknowledge that Standard & Poors Securities
Evaluations, Inc., is determining the evaluation of the Securities
identified in that Registration Statement at the opening of business on
the initial date of deposit for The First Trust Combined Series 313. We
hereby consent to the reference to Standard & Poors Securities
Evaluations, Inc. as so determining the evaluation of those Securities at
the opening of business on the initial date of deposit.
You are hereby authorized to file a copy of this letter with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
Sincerely,
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