CORRESP 1 filename1.txt FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P. 1001 WARRENVILLE ROAD LISLE, ILLINOIS 60532 June 6, 2008 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: FT 1712 (file no. 333-150445) Ladies/Gentlemen: The undersigned, FT 1712 (the "Trust"), registrant, by First Trust Portfolios L.P., as the Sponsor and Depositor of the Trust and of the units covered by the subject Registration Statement, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 461 of the General Rules and Regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, hereby respectfully requests that the Securities and Exchange Commission consent to the filing of the amendment to the Registration Statement and grant acceleration of the effectiveness of said Registration Statement, as amended, so that the same may become effective as early as practicable on June 11, 2008 or as soon thereafter as possible. Very truly yours, FT 1712 By: First Trust Portfolios L.P. By: /s/ Jason T. Henry ------------------------------------- Jason T. Henry Senior Vice President