First Trust Advisors L.P.
1001 Warrenville Road
Lisle, Illinois  60532




September 27, 2005


First Trust Portfolios, L.P.
1001 Warrenville Road
Lisle, IL  60532

Re:  FT 1047

Gentlemen:

     We  have  examined the Registration Statement File No.  333-
128010  for the above captioned fund.  We hereby consent  to  the
use  in  the  Registration Statement of the references  to  First
Trust Advisors L.P. as evaluator.

     You are hereby authorized to file a copy of this letter with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Sincerely,

First Trust Advisors L.P.



Jason T. Henry
Senior Vice President