FIRST TRUST COMBINED SERIES 272, S-6/A, 1999-08-18

FIRST TRUST COMBINED SERIES 272
S-6/A, 1999-08-18

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
Amendment No. 1 to
FORM S-6

For Registration Under the Securities Act of 1933 of Securities
of Unit Investment Trusts Registered on Form N-8B-2

A. Exact Name of Trust: The First Trust Combined Series 272

B. Name of Depositor: NIKE SECURITIES L.P.

C. Complete Address of Depositor's 1001 Warrenville Road
Principal Executive Offices: Lisle, Illinois 60532

D. Name and Complete Address of
Agents for Service: NIKE SECURITIES L.P.
Attention: James A. Bowen
Suite 300
1001 Warrenville Road
Lisle, Illinois 60532

CHAPMAN & CUTLER
Attention: Eric F. Fess
111 West Monroe Street
Chicago, Illinois 60603

E. Title of Securities
Being Registered: An indefinite number of
Units pursuant to Rule
24f-2 promulgated under
the Investment Company Act
of 1940, as amended.

F. Approximate Date of Proposed
Sale to the Public: ____ Check if it is
proposed that this filing
will become effective on
_____ at ____ p.m.
pursuant to Rule 487.

The registrant hereby amends this Registration Statement on
such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective
date until the registrant shall file a further amendment which
specifically states that this Registration Statement shall
thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of
the Securities Act of 1933 or until the Registration Statement
shall become effective on such date as the Commission, acting
pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.

SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED FEBRUARY 28, 1997
AS AMENDED AUGUST 18, 1999

Michigan Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio, Investment Grade Series 34
Ohio Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio, Investment Grade Series 56

The First Trust (registered trademark)Combined Series 272

The First Trust Combined Series 272 consists of two unit investment
trusts known as Michigan Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio, Investment
Grade Series 34 and Ohio Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio, Investment
Grade Series 56, respectively (each, a "Trust" and collectively, the
"Trusts").

The Michigan Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio, Investment Grade Series
34 consists of a portfolio of tax-exempt municipal bonds issued by or on
behalf of the State of Michigan ("Michigan Bonds"). The Trust seeks to
provide investors with income exempt from federal and Michigan income
tax and to preserve capital.

The Ohio Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio, Investment Grade Series 56
consists of a portfolio of tax-exempt municipal bonds issued by or on
behalf of the State of Ohio ("Ohio Bonds"). The Trust seeks to provide
investors with income exempt from federal and Ohio income tax and to
preserve capital.

THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION HAS NOT APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED
THESE SECURITIES OR PASSED UPON THE ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY
REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.

THE INFORMATION IN THIS PROSPECTUS IS NOT COMPLETE AND MAY BE CHANGED.
WE MAY NOT SELL THESE SECURITIES UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT FILED
WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IS EFFECTIVE. THIS
PROSPECTUS IS NOT AN OFFER TO SELL THESE SECURITIES AND IS NOT
SOLICITING AN OFFER TO BUY THESE SECURITIES IN ANY STATE WHERE THE OFFER
OR SALE IS NOT PERMITTED.

First Trust (registered trademark)
1-800-621-9533

The date of this prospectus is __________, 1999

Page 1

Table of Contents

Summary of Essential Information 3
Fee Table 5
Report of Independent Auditors 7
Statements of Net Assets 8
Schedules of Investments 9
The First Trust Combined Series 12
Portfolios 12
Risk Factors 13
Public Offering 14
Distribution of Units 16
The Sponsor's Profits 17
The Secondary Market 17
How We Purchase Units 17
Expenses and Charges 18
Tax Status 18
Retirement Plans 20
Rights of Unit Holders 20
Interest and Principal Distributions 21
Redeeming Your Units 21
Removing Bonds from a Trust 22
Amending or Terminating the Indenture 23
Description of Bond Ratings 24
Information on the Sponsor, Trustee and Evaluator 26
Other Information 27

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Summary of Essential Information

Michigan Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio, Investment Grade Series 34
The First Trust Combined Series 272

At the Opening of Business on the
Initial Date of Deposit of the Bonds-__________, 1999

Sponsor: Nike Securities L.P.
Trustee: The Chase Manhattan Bank
Evaluator: Securities Evaluation Service, Inc.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
Initial Number of Units
Fractional Undivided Interest in the Trust per Unit 1/
Principal Amount (Par Value) of Bonds per Unit (1) $
Public Offering Price:
Aggregate Offering Price Evaluation of Bonds per Unit $
Maximum Sales Charge of % of the Public Offering Price per Unit
( % of the net amount invested) $
Public Offering Price per Unit (2) $
Sponsor's Initial Repurchase Price per Unit (3) $
Redemption Price per Unit (based on aggregate underlying value of Bonds) (3) $
Weighted Average Maturity of the Bonds
First Settlement Date
Mandatory Termination Date (4)
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Monthly Semi-Annual
Distribution Distribution
Option Option
____________ _____________
<S> <C> <C>
Distributions (5):
Estimated Net Annual Interest Income per Unit $ $
Initial Distribution per Unit $ $
Partial Distribution per Unit N.A. $
Estimated Regular Distribution per Unit $ $
Estimated Current Return (6) % %
Estimated Long-Term Return (6) % %
CUSIP
Security Code

____________

<FN>
See "Notes to Summary of Essential Information" on page 4.
</FN>
</TABLE>

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Summary of Essential Information

Ohio Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio, Investment Grade Series 56
The First Trust Combined Series 272

At the Opening of Business on the Initial Date of Deposit of the Bonds-
__________, 1999

Sponsor: Nike Securities L.P.
Trustee: The Chase Manhattan Bank
Evaluator: Securities Evaluation Service, Inc.

____________

<FN>
NOTES TO SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

(1) Because certain of the Bonds may, in certain circumstances, be sold,
redeemed or mature in accordance with their terms, we cannot guarantee
that the Unit value at the Mandatory Termination Date will be equal to
the Principal Amount (Par Value) of Bonds per Unit stated above.

(2) The Public Offering Price shown above reflects the value of the
Bonds on the business day prior to the Initial Date of Deposit.
Evaluations for purposes of sale, purchase or redemption of Units are
made as of the close of trading (generally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on
the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") on each day on which it is open
(the "Evaluation Time"). No investor will purchase Units at this price.
Additional Units may be created during the day of the Initial Date of
Deposit which, along with the Units described above, will be valued as
of the Evaluation Time on the Initial Date of Deposit and sold to
investors at the Public Offering Price per Unit. On the Initial Date of
Deposit the Public Offering Price per Unit will not include any accrued
interest on the Bonds. After the Initial Date of Deposit, the Public
Offering Price per Unit will include a pro rata share of any accrued
interest on the Bonds. See "Fee Table" and "Public Offering."

(3) Until the earlier of six months after the Initial Date of Deposit or
the end of the initial offering period, the Sponsor's Initial Repurchase
Price per Unit and the Redemption Price per Unit will include the
estimated organization costs per Unit set forth under "Fee Table." After
such date, the Sponsor's Repurchase Price and Redemption Price per Unit
will not include such estimated organization costs. See "Redeeming Your
Units."

(4) See "Amending or Terminating the Indenture."

(5) You may elect to receive distributions either monthly or semi-
annually. Distributions will be paid on the last business day of a
payment month ("Distribution Date") to Unit holders of record on the
fifteenth day of such month ("Distribution Record Date"). The amount of
the Estimated Regular Distributions per Unit was calculated on the basis
of the Estimated Net Annual Interest Income per Unit less the estimated
annual expenses and divided by twelve for monthly distributions or two
for semi-annual distributions. The Initial and Partial Distributions per
Unit differ from estimated regular distributions because they do not
represent a full month or six-month period. Each Unit holder, regardless
of the distribution option chosen, will receive the Initial Distribution
per Unit on . Semi-annual Unit holders will receive the
Partial Distribution per Unit on . Estimated Regular
Distributions per Unit will occur monthly, beginning in
for monthly Unit holders and will occur each June and December,
beginning for semi-annual Unit holders. The actual
distribution you receive will vary from that set forth above with
changes in a Trust's fees and expenses and with the sale or redemption
of Bonds. Distributions from the Principal Account will be made monthly
if the amount available for distribution equals at least $1.00 per 100
Units. Notwithstanding, distributions of funds in the Principal Account,
if any, will be made in December of each year. See "Expenses and
Charges" and "Interest and Principal Distributions."

(6) Estimated Current Return is calculated by dividing Estimated Net
Annual Interest Income per Unit by the Public Offering Price. Estimated
Long-Term Return is calculated using a formula which (1) factors in the
relative weightings of the market values, yields (which take into
account the amortization of premiums and the accretion of discounts) and
estimated retirements of the Bonds; and (2) takes into account a
compounding factor, the sales charge and expenses. There is no assurance
that the Estimated Current and Long-Term Returns set forth above will be
realized in the future because the various components used to calculate
these figures, such as Trust expenses, market values and estimated
retirements of the Bonds, will change. In addition, neither rate
reflects the true return you will receive, which will be lower, because
neither includes the effect of certain delays in distributions.
</FN>
</TABLE>

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Fee Table

This Fee Table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you
buy and hold Units of a Trust and receive distributions either monthly
or semi-annually. See "Public Offering" and "Expenses and Charges."
Although the Trusts each have a term of approximately _____ years and
are unit investment trusts rather than mutual funds, this information
allows you to compare fees.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Michigan Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio, Investment Grade Series 34

Monthly Distribution Option Semi-Annual Distribution Option
___________________________ _______________________________
Amount Amount
per Unit per Unit
________ ________
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Unit Holder Transaction Expenses
(as a percentage of public offering price)
Maximum sales charge imposed on purchase % $ % $
======== ======== ======== ========

Organization Costs
(as a percentage of public offering price)
Estimated organization costs %(a) $ %(a) $
======== ======== ======== ========

Estimated Annual Trust Operating Expenses
(as a percentage of average net assets)
Portfolio supervision, bookkeeping, administrative
and evaluation fees % $ % $
Trustee's fee and other operating expenses % %
________ ________ ________ ________
Total % $ % $
======== ======== ======== ========
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Ohio Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio, Investment Grade Series 56

Organization Costs
(as a percentage of public offering price)
Estimated organization costs %(a) $ %(a) $
======== ======== ======== ========

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This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in
the Trusts with the cost of investing in other investment products. The
example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Trusts for the periods
shown and sell all your Units at the end of those periods. The example
also assumes a 5% return on your investment each year and that the
Trusts' operating expenses stay the same. Although your actual costs may
vary, based on these assumptions your costs under each distribution
option would be:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Michigan Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio, Ohio Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio,
Investment Grade Series 34 Investment Grade Series 56

Monthly Semi-Annual Monthly Semi-Annual
Distribution Option Distribution Option Distribution Option Distribution Option
___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1 Year $ $ $ $
3 Years $ $ $ $
5 Years $ $ $ $
10 Years $ $ $ $

The example will not differ if you hold rather than sell your Units at
the end of each period.

______________

<FN>
(a) You will bear all or a portion of the costs incurred in organizing
your respective Trust. These estimated organization costs are included
in the price you pay for your Units and will be deducted from the assets
of a Trust at the earlier of six months after the Initial Date of
Deposit or the end of the initial offering period.
</FN>
</TABLE>

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Report of Independent Auditors

The Sponsor, Nike Securities L.P., and Unit Holders

The First Trust Combined Series 272
Michigan Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio, Investment Grade Series 34
Ohio Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio, Investment Grade Series 56

We have audited the accompanying statements of net assets, including the
schedules of investments, of The First Trust Combined Series 272,
comprised of Michigan Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio, Investment
Grade Series 34 and Ohio Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio, Investment
Grade Series 56, as of the opening of business on __________, 1999.
These statements of net assets are the responsibility of the Trusts'
Sponsor. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these statements
of net assets based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the statements of net assets
are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
statement of net assets. Our procedures included confirmation of the
letter of credit held by the Trustee and deposited in the Trusts on
__________, 1999. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by the Sponsor, as well
as evaluating the overall presentation of the statements of net assets.
We believe that our audit of the statements of net assets provides a
reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the statements of net assets referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of The First
Trust Combined Series 272, comprised of Michigan Municipal Tax-Free
Value Portfolio, Investment Grade Series 34 and Ohio Municipal Tax-Free
Value Portfolio, Investment Grade Series 56, at the opening of business
on __________, 1999 in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.

ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Chicago, Illinois
__________, 1999

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Statements of Net Assets

The First Trust Combined Series 272

At the Opening of Business on the
Initial Date of Deposit-__________, 1999

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Michigan Municipal Tax- Ohio Municipal Tax-
Free Value Portfolio, Free Value Portfolio,
Investment Grade Investment Grade
Series 34 Series 56
______________________ _____________________
<S> <C> <C>
NET ASSETS
Investment in Bonds represented by purchase contracts (1)(2) $ $
Accrued interest on underlying Bonds (2)(3)
________ ________
$ $
Less liability for reimbursement to Sponsor for
organization costs (4) ( ) ( )
Less distributions payable (3) ( ) ( )
________ ________
Net assets $ $
======== ========
Units outstanding

ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS
Cost to investors (5) $ $
Less maximum sales charge (5) ( ) ( )
Less estimated reimbursement to Sponsor for organization costs (4) ( ) ( )
________ ________
Net assets $ $
======== ========

_____________

<FN>
NOTES TO STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS

(1) Aggregate cost of the Bonds listed under "Schedule of Investments"
for each Trust is based on their aggregate underlying value.

(2) An irrevocable letter of credit issued by The Chase Manhattan Bank,
of which $ will be allocated between the two Trusts in The First
Trust Combined Series 272, has been deposited with the Trustee as
collateral, covering the monies necessary for the purchase of the Bonds
according to their purchase contracts ($___ and $___), accrued interest
to the Initial Date of Deposit ($___ and $___) and accrued interest from
the Initial Date of Deposit to the expected dates of delivery of the
Bonds ($___ and $___) for the Michigan Municipal Tax-Free Value
Portfolio, Investment Grade Series 34 and the Ohio Municipal Tax-Free
Value Portfolio, Investment Grade Series 56, respectively.

(3) The Trustee will advance to each Trust the amount of net interest
accrued to the First Settlement Date which will be distributed to the
Sponsor as Unit holder of record.

(4) A portion of the Public Offering Price consists of an amount
sufficient to reimburse the Sponsor for all or a portion of the costs of
establishing the Trusts. These costs have been estimated at $ per
Unit for each Trust. A payment will be made as of the earlier of six
months after the Initial Date of Deposit or the end of the initial
offering period to an account maintained by the Trustee from which the
obligation of the investors to the Sponsor will be satisfied. To the
extent that actual organization costs are greater than the estimated
amount, only the estimated organization costs added to the Public
Offering Price will be reimbursed to the Sponsor and deducted from the
assets of a Trust.

(5)The aggregate cost to investors in the Trusts includes a maximum
sales charge computed at the rate of % of the Public Offering Price
per Unit (equivalent to % of the net amount invested), assuming no
reduction of sales charge as set forth under "Public Offering."
</FN>
</TABLE>

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Schedule of Investments

Michigan Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio, Investment Grade Series 34

The First Trust Combined Series 272

At the Opening of Business on the
Initial Date of Deposit-__________, 1999

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Aggregate Issue Represented by Sponsor's Redemption Cost of Bonds
Principal Contracts to Purchase Bonds (1) Rating (3) Provisions (4) to the Trust (2)
__________ _________________________________________ _______ ____________ _________
<C> <S> <C> <C> <C>
$ $

_________ _________
$ $
========= =========

__________

<FN>
See "Notes to Schedules of Investments" on page 10.
</FN>
</TABLE>

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Schedule of Investments

Ohio Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio, Investment Grade Series 56

The First Trust Combined Series 272

At the Opening of Business on the
Initial Date of Deposit-__________, 1999

_________ _________
$ $
========= =========

__________

<FN>
NOTES TO SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS

(1) All Bonds are represented by regular way contracts to purchase such
Bonds which are backed by an irrevocable letter of credit deposited with
the Trustee. We entered into purchase contracts for the Bonds on
__________, 1999 and we expect that they will all settle on or prior to
__________, 1999.

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(2) The cost of the Bonds to a Trust represents the aggregate underlying
value with respect to the Bonds acquired (generally determined by the
aggregate offering price of the Bonds at the Evaluation Time on the
business day before the Initial Date of Deposit). The evaluation of the
Bonds has been determined by the Evaluator. The cost of the Bonds to us
and our profit or loss (which is the difference between the cost of the
Bonds to us and the cost of the Bonds to a Trust) are set forth below:

Cost of
Bonds to Profit
Sponsor (Loss)
___________ _______
Michigan Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio,
Investment Grade Series 34 $ $
Ohio Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio,
Investment Grade Series 56

In addition, the aggregate bid price of the Bonds at the Evaluation
Time on the business day before the Initial Date of Deposit and the
annual interest income to the Trusts were:
Annual
Aggregate Interest
Bid Price Income
__________ ________
Michigan Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio,
Investment Grade Series 34 $ $
Ohio Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio,
Investment Grade Series 56

(3) Ratings are by Standard & Poor's and have been obtained from a
corporate bond information reporting service.

(4) Certain Bonds may be redeemed before their stated maturity. This
column shows when a Security is initially redeemable and the redemption
price for that year. Bonds are redeemable at declining prices (but not
below par value) in subsequent years. Certain Bonds may also be redeemed
in whole or in part other than by operation of the stated redemption
provisions under certain circumstance detailed in the instruments
creating them. Such redemption provisions may result in a redemption
price less than the value of the Bonds on the Initial Date of Deposit.
Redemption pursuant to call provisions generally will occur at times
when the redeemed Bonds have an offering side valuation which represents
a premium over par. To the extent that Bonds were deposited in a Trust
at a price higher than the price at which they are redeemed, this will
represent a loss of capital when compared with the original Public
Offering Price of the Units. Distributions will generally be reduced by
the amount of the income which would otherwise have been paid with
respect to redeemed Bonds and Unit holders will receive a distribution
of the principal amount and any premium received on such redemption
(except to the extent the proceeds of the redeemed Bonds are used to pay
for Unit redemptions). Estimated Current Return and Estimated Long-Term
Return may also be affected by such redemptions.
</FN>
</TABLE>

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The First Trust Combined Series

The First Trust Combined Series Defined.

We, Nike Securities L.P. (the "Sponsor"), have created several similar
yet separate series of an investment company which we have named the
Combined Series. We designate each of these investment company series,
The First Trust Combined Series, with a different series number.

YOU MAY GET MORE SPECIFIC DETAILS ON SOME OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS
PROSPECTUS IN AN "INFORMATION SUPPLEMENT" BY CALLING THE TRUSTEE AT
1-800-682-7520.

What We Call the Trusts.

This First Trust Combined Series consists of two unit investment trusts
known as Michigan Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio, Investment Grade
Series 34 ("Michigan Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio") and Ohio
Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio, Investment Grade Series 56 ("Ohio
Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio").

Mandatory Termination Date.

The Trusts will terminate on the Mandatory Termination Date set forth in
"Summary of Essential Information." Each Trust was created under the
laws of the State of New York by a Trust Agreement (the "Indenture")
dated the Initial Date of Deposit. This agreement, entered into between
Nike Securities L.P., as Sponsor, The Chase Manhattan Bank as Trustee,
First Trust Advisors L.P. as Portfolio Supervisor and Securities
Evaluation Service, Inc. as Evaluator, governs the operation of the
Trusts.

How We Created the Trusts.

On the Initial Date of Deposit, we deposited municipal bonds (the
"Bonds") with the Trustee and in turn, the Trustee delivered documents
to us representing our ownership of the Trusts, in the form of units ("Units").

With our deposit of Bonds on the Initial Date of Deposit we established
a percentage relationship among the Bonds in each Trust's portfolio, as
stated under "Schedule of Investments" for each Trust. After the Initial
Date of Deposit, we may deposit additional Bonds in a Trust, to create
new Units for sale. If we create additional Units, we will attempt, to
the extent practicable, to maintain the original percentage relationship
established among the Bonds on the Initial Date of Deposit, and not the
actual percentage relationship existing on the day we are creating
Units, since the two may differ. This difference may be due to the sale,
redemption or liquidation of any of the Bonds.

Since the prices of the Bonds will fluctuate daily, the ratio of Bonds
in a Trust, on a market value basis, will also change daily. The portion
of Bonds represented by each Unit will not change as a result of the
deposit of additional Bonds in a Trust.

We cannot guarantee that a Trust will keep its present size and
composition for any length of time. Bonds may periodically be sold under
certain circumstances, and the proceeds from these sales will be used to
meet Trust obligations or distributed to Unit holders, but will not be
reinvested. However, Bonds will not be sold to take advantage of market
fluctuations or changes in anticipated rates of appreciation or
depreciation, or if they no longer meet the criteria by which they were
selected. You will not be able to dispose of or vote any of the Bonds in
a Trust. As the holder of the Bonds, the Trustee will vote all of the
Bonds and will do so based on our instructions.

Neither we nor the Trustee will be liable for a failure in any of the
Bonds. However, if a contract for the purchase of any of the Bonds
initially deposited in a Trust fails, unless we can purchase substitute
Bonds ("Replacement Bonds") we will refund to you that portion of the
purchase price and sales charge resulting from the failed contract on
the next Distribution Date. Any Replacement Bond a Trust acquires will
be identical to those from the failed contract.

Portfolios

Objectives.

The municipal bond market may not be the lead story on the nightly
business news, but owning tax-free bonds in this low inflation
environment could add value to your investment portfolio.

With the U.S. economy now in its ninth year of expansion and many
investors having profited from a strong stock market, it might be
prudent for some investors to consider reallocating a portion of their
investment capital from stocks into the municipal bond market. For
others, tax-free income may be reason enough to invest.

The Michigan Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio seeks to distribute
either monthly or semiannual income that is exempt from federal and
Michigan state income taxes.

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The Ohio Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio seeks to distribute either
monthly or semiannual income that is exempt from federal and Ohio state
income taxes.

The following factors support our positive outlook for municipal bonds:

- - On a taxable equivalent yield basis, the yields available in the
municipal market are currently attractive relative to taxable bonds for
individuals who are in the combined federal and state 34% tax bracket
and higher.

- - The strong U.S. economy has made a positive impact on municipal
revenues generated from taxes and services. Increased revenues can
enhance the credit-worthiness of the issuers as well as boost the
confidence of investors.

- - Michigan and Ohio municipalities that issued bonds in the 1990s have
saved millions of dollars in interest payments due to declining rates.
By reducing their cost of capital, issuers should be better able to meet
their obligations.

- - The supply of new Michigan and Ohio municipal bonds coming to market
has been declining in recent years. Less supply can help support bond
prices over time.

Portfolio Selection. Each bond selected for the portfolio has been carefully
analyzed by our municipal bond specialists. The First Trust team of
professionals seeks to provide Michigan and Ohio residents with the kind
of diversification, expertise and value that they are unlikely to replicate
on their own. All of the bonds in the Trusts are rated investment grade.

Inflation Adjusted Return. Michigan and Ohio tax-free municipal bonds are
attractive for more than just their taxable equivalent yields. They are
also attractive on an inflation adjusted return basis. As you know,
inflation has been low over the past few years. Low inflation is positive
for bond investors because it increases the buying power of the income
stream earned on bonds and helps stabilize bond prices.

Rates Are Competitive. Whether you are in need of rebalancing your portfolio
or simply in need of current income, tax-free municipal bonds look
attractive. Compare the Trusts to taxable bonds, stocks or any other
securities you may be considering. Depending on your particular tax bracket,
the Michigan Tax-Free Value Portfolio or the Ohio Tax-Free Value Portfolio
may be a suitable choice.

Each Trust has an expected life of ____ years. A diversified portfolio
helps to offset the risks normally associated with such an investment,
although it does not eliminate them entirely. Of course, as with any
similar investments, there can be no guarantee that the objective of the
Trusts will be achieved. See "Risk Factors" for a discussion of the
risks of investing in the Trusts.

Bond Selection.

We considered the following factors, among others, in selecting the
Bonds for the Trust:

- - The price of the Bonds relative to other issues of similar quality
and maturity;

- - The present rating and credit quality of the issuer of the Bond and
potential for improvement;

- - The diversification of the Bonds;

- - The income to the Trusts;

- - Whether the Bonds were issued after July 18, 1984; and

- - The stated maturity of the Bonds.

As of the Initial Date of Deposit, all of the Bonds were rated "___" or
better by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), or "___" or
better by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, a division of The McGraw-
Hill Companies, Inc. ("Standard & Poor's"). See "Description of Bond
Ratings." After the Initial Date of Deposit, a Bond's rating may be
lowered. This would not immediately cause the Bond to be removed from
the Trust, but may be considered by us in determining whether to direct
the Trustee to dispose of such Bond. See "Removing Bonds from a Trust."

Risk Factors

Price Volatility. The Trusts invest in municipal bonds. The value of the
Bonds will decline with increases in interest rates, not only because
increases in rates generally decrease values, but also because increased
rates may indicate an economic slowdown. An economic slowdown, or a
reduction in an issuer's creditworthiness, may result in the issuer
being unable to maintain earnings at a level sufficient to maintain

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interest and principal payments. The value of the Bonds will also
fluctuate with changes in investors' perceptions of an issuer's
financial condition or the general condition of the municipal bond
market, changes in inflation rates or when political or economic events
affecting the issuers occur.

Because the Trusts are not managed, the Trustee will not sell Bonds in
response to or in anticipation of market fluctuations, as is common in
managed investments. As with any investment, we cannot guarantee that
the performance of a Trust will be positive over any period of time or
that you won't lose money. Units of the Trusts are not deposits of any
bank and are not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation or any other government agency.

Interest. There is no guarantee that the issuers of the Bonds will be
able to satisfy their interest payment obligations to the Trusts over
the life of the Trusts.

Alternative Minimum Tax. While distributions of interest from the
Michigan Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio, Investment Grade Series 34
and the Ohio Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio, Investment Grade Series
56 are generally exempt from federal income taxes, a portion of such
interest may be taken into account in computing the alternative minimum tax.

Municipal Bonds. Each Trust invests in tax-exempt municipal bonds.
Municipal bonds are debt obligations issued by states or political
subdivisions or authorities of states. Municipal bonds are typically
designated as general obligation bonds, which are general obligations of
a governmental entity that are backed by the taxing power of such
entity, or revenue bonds, which are payable from the income of a
specific project or authority and are not supported by the issuer's
power to levy taxes. Municipal bonds are long-term fixed rate debt
obligations that generally decline in value with increases in interest
rates, when an issuer's financial condition worsens or when the rating
on a bond is decreased. Many municipal bonds may be called or redeemed
prior to their stated maturity, an event which is more likely to occur
when interest rates fall. In such an occurrence, a Trust may not be able
to reinvest the money it receives in other bonds that have as high a
yield or as long a maturity.

Many municipal bonds are subject to continuing requirements as to the
actual use of the bond proceeds or manner of operation of the project
financed from bond proceeds that may affect the exemption of interest on
such bonds from federal income taxation. The market for municipal bonds
is generally less liquid than for other securities and therefore the
price of municipal bonds may be more volatile and subject to greater
price fluctuations than securities with greater liquidity. In addition,
an issuer's ability to make income distributions generally depends on
several factors including the financial condition of the issuer and
general economic conditions. Any of these factors may negatively impact
the price of municipal bonds held by the Trusts and would therefore
impact the price of both the Bonds and the Units.

Legislation/Litigation. From time to time, various legislative
initiatives are proposed which may have a negative impact on the prices
of certain of the municipal bonds represented in the Trusts. In
addition, litigation regarding any of the issuers of the municipal
bonds, such as litigation affecting the validity of certain municipal
bonds or the tax-free nature of the interest thereon, may negatively
impact the share prices of these Bonds. We cannot predict what impact
any pending or proposed legislation or pending or threatened litigation
will have on the prices of the Bonds or of the issuers.

Year 2000 Problem. Many computer systems were not designed to properly
process information and data involving dates of January 1, 2000 and
thereafter. This is commonly known as the "Year 2000 Problem." We do not
expect that any of the computer system changes necessary to prepare for
January 1, 2000 will cause any major operational difficulties for the
Trusts. However, we are unable to predict what impact the Year 2000
Problem will have on any of the issuers of the Bonds. You should note
that issuers of municipal bonds may have greater Year 2000 complications
than other issuers.

Michigan. The Michigan Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio is
concentrated in municipal bonds issued by or on behalf of the State of
Michigan. The financial condition of the State of Michigan is affected
by various national and local, economic, social and environmental
policies and conditions. Constitutional and statutory limitations may
constrain the State and its local governments in their ability to raise
revenue, and therefore, the ability of the issuers of the Bonds to
satisfy their obligations. Michigan's constitution limits the amount

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which may be raised from taxes and other sources to a specified
percentage of State personal income in the prior year or the average in
the prior three years, whichever is greater.

The economic health of Michigan, and therefore, the ability of the State
and its local governments to satisfy the Bonds, are affected by several
factors. The economy continues to be dependent on manufacturing, tourism
and agriculture. These sectors tend to be cyclical and are facing
increasing competition from foreign producers. As of May 18, 1999, the
State's general obligation bonds are rated "Aa1" by Moody's, "AA+" by
Standard and Poor's, and "AA+" by Fitch IBCA.

Ohio. The Ohio Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio is concentrated in
municipal bonds issued by or on behalf of the State of Ohio. The
financial condition of the State of Ohio is affected by various national
and local, economic, social and environmental policies and conditions.
Constitutional and statutory limitations may constrain the State and its
local governments in their ability to raise revenue, and therefore, the
ability of the issuers of the Bonds to satisfy their obligations. Ohio
operates on a two year cycle for taxing and spending and is prevented by
law from ending each cycle in a deficit position.

The economic health of Ohio, and therefore, the ability of the State and
its local governments to satisfy the Bonds, are affected by several
factors. While diversifying more into the service and other non-
manufacturing areas, the Ohio economy continues to rely in part on
durable goods manufacturing, largely concentrated in motor vehicles and
equipment, steel rubber products and household appliances. As a result,
general economic activity tends to be more cyclical than in some other
states and in the nation as a whole. Agriculture is an important segment
of the economy, with over half the State's area devoted to farming and
approximately 15% of total employment in agribusiness. As of
August 16, 1999, the State's general obligation bonds are rated "AA1" by
Moody's and "AA+" by Standard & Poor's.

Public Offering

The Public Offering Price.

You may buy Units at the Public Offering Price, the price per Unit of
which is comprised of the following:

- - The aggregate underlying value of the Bonds;

- - The amount of any cash in the Interest and Principal Accounts of a
Trust;

- - Net interest accrued but unpaid on the Bonds after the First
Settlement Date to the date of settlement; and

- - The sales charge.

The price you pay for your Units will differ from the amount stated
under "Summary of Essential Information" due to various factors,
including fluctuations in the prices of the Bonds, changes in the value
of the Interest and/or Principal Accounts and the accrual of interest on
the Bonds.

Bonds purchased with the portion of the Public Offering Price intended
to be used to reimburse the Sponsor for a Trust's organization costs
(including costs of preparing the registration statement, the Indenture
and other closing documents, registering Units with the Securities and
Exchange Commission ("SEC") and states, the initial audit of the Trust
portfolio, legal fees and the initial fees and expenses of the Trustee)
will be purchased in the same proportionate relationship as all the
Bonds contained in a Trust. Bonds will be sold to reimburse the Sponsor
for a Trust's organization costs at the earlier of six months after the
Initial Date of Deposit or the end of the initial offering period (a
significantly shorter time period than the life of a Trust). During the
period ending with the earlier of six months after the Initial Date of
Deposit or the end of the initial offering period, there may be a
decrease in the value of the Bonds. To the extent the proceeds from the
sale of these Bonds are insufficient to repay the Sponsor for the Trust
organization costs, the Trustee will sell additional Bonds to allow a
Trust to fully reimburse the Sponsor. In that event, the net asset value
per Unit will be reduced by the amount of additional Bonds sold.
Although the dollar amount of the reimbursement will remain fixed and
will never exceed the per Unit amount set forth in "Statements of Net
Assets" for such Trust, this will result in a greater effective cost per
Unit to Unit holders for the reimbursement to the Sponsor. To the extent
actual organization costs are less than the estimated amount, only the
actual organization costs will be deducted from the assets of a Trust.
When Bonds are sold to reimburse the Sponsor for organization costs, the
Trustee will sell such Bonds, to the extent practicable, which will
maintain the same proportionate relationship among the Bonds contained
in a Trust as existed prior to such sale.

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Although you are not required to pay for your Units until three business
days following your order (the "date of settlement"), you may pay before
then. You will become the owner of Units ("Record Owner") on the date of
settlement if payment has been received. If you pay for your Units
before the date of settlement, we may use your payment during this time
and it may be considered a benefit to us, subject to the limitations of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Accrued Interest.

Accrued interest represents unpaid interest on a bond from the last day
it paid interest. Interest on the Bonds generally is paid semiannually,
although the Trusts accrue such interest daily. Because the Trusts
always have an amount of interest earned but not yet collected, the
Public Offering Price of Units will have added to it the proportionate
share of accrued interest to the date of settlement. You will receive
the amount, if any, of accrued interest you paid for on the next
distribution date. In addition, if you sell or redeem your Units you
will be entitled to receive your proportionate share of accrued interest
from the purchaser of your Units.

Minimum Purchase.

The minimum amount you can purchase of a Trust is $1,000 worth of Units
($500 if you are purchasing Units for your Individual Retirement Account
or any other qualified retirement plan).

Sales Charges.

Initial Offering Period. The maximum sales charge during the initial
offering period equals % of the Public Offering Price (equivalent to
% of the net amount invested).

Secondary Market. The maximum sales charge during the secondary market
is determined based upon the number of years remaining to the maturity
of each Bond in the Trust, but in no event will the secondary market
sales charge exceed % of the Public Offering Price (equivalent to
% of the net amount invested). For purposes of computation, Bonds will
be deemed to mature either on their expressed maturity dates, or an
earlier date if: (a) they have been called for redemption or funds have
been placed in escrow to redeem them on an earlier call date; or (b)
such Bonds are subject to a "mandatory tender." The effect of this
method of sales charge computation will be that different sales charge
rates will be applied to each of the Bonds, in accordance with the
following schedule:

Secondary
Market
Years to Maturity Sales Charge
_________________ ________________
Less than 1 %
1 but less than 2 %
2 but less than 3 %
3 but less than 4 %
4 but less than 5 %
5 but less than 6 %
6 but less than 7 %
7 but less than 8 %
8 or more %

Discounts for Certain Persons.

If you invest at least $ (except if you are purchasing for a
"wrap fee account" as described below), the maximum sales charge is
reduced, as follows:

Your maximum
If you invest sales charge
(in thousands):* will be:
______________ ____________
$ but less than $ %
$ but less than $ %
$ but less than $ %
$ or more %

* Breakpoint sales charges are also applied on a Unit basis utilizing a
breakpoint equivalent in the above table of $10 per Unit and will be
applied on whichever basis is more favorable to the investor. The
breakpoints will be adjusted to take into consideration purchase orders
stated in dollars which cannot be completely fulfilled due to the
requirement that only whole Units be issued.

The reduced sales charge for quantity purchases will apply only to
purchases made by the same person on any one day from any one dealer. We
will consider Units you purchase in the name of your spouse or child
under 21 years of age to be purchases by you for determining the reduced
sales charge. The reduced sales charges will also apply to a trustee or
other fiduciary purchasing Units for a single trust estate or single
fiduciary account. You must inform your dealer of any combined purchases
before the sale in order to be eligible for the reduced sales charge.
Any reduced sales charge is the responsibility of the broker/dealer or
other selling agent making the sale.

The following persons may purchase Units at the Public Offering Price
less the applicable dealer concession:

- - Employees, officers and directors of the Sponsor, our related

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companies, dealers and their affiliates, and vendors providing services
to us.

- - Immediate family members of the above (spouses, children,
grandchildren, parents, grandparents, siblings, mothers-in-law, fathers-
in-law, sons-in-law and daughters-in-law, and trustees, custodians or
fiduciaries for the benefit of such persons).

If you purchase Units through registered broker/dealers who charge
periodic fees for financial planning, investment advisory or asset
management services or provide these services as part of an investment
account where a comprehensive "wrap fee" charge is imposed, you may
purchase Units at the Public Offering Price, subject only to the
Sponsor's retention of the sales charge. See "Distribution of Units-
Dealer Concessions."

The Value of the Bonds.

The Evaluator will appraise the aggregate underlying value of the Bonds
in each Trust as of the Evaluation Time on each business day and will
adjust the Public Offering Price of the Units according to this
valuation. This Public Offering Price will be effective for all orders
received before the Evaluation Time on each such day. If we or the
Trustee receive orders for purchases, sales or redemptions after that
time, or on a day which is not a business day, they will be held until
the next determination of price. The term "business day" as used in this
prospectus will exclude Saturdays, Sundays and holidays on which the
NYSE is closed.

The aggregate underlying value of the Bonds in a Trust will be
determined as follows:

a) On the basis of current market offering prices for the Bonds obtained
from dealers or brokers who customarily deal in bonds comparable to
those held by the Trust;

b) If such prices are not available for any of the Bonds, on the basis
of current market offering prices of comparable bonds;

c) By determining the value of the Bonds on the offering side of the
market by appraisal; or

d) By any combination of the above.

After the initial offering period is over, the aggregate underlying
value of the Bonds will be determined as set forth above, except that
bid prices are used instead of ask prices when necessary. The offering
price of the Bonds may be expected to be greater than their bid price by
approximately 1-2% of the aggregate principal amount of such Bonds.

Distribution of Units

We intend to qualify Units of the Trusts for sale in a number of states.
All Units will be sold at the current Public Offering Price.

Dealer Concessions.

Dealers and other selling agents can purchase Units at prices which
reflect a concession or agency commission of % of the Public Offering
Price per Unit (or % of the maximum sales charge for secondary market
sales). Dealers and selling agents will receive an additional volume
concession or agency commission of % of the Public Offering Price if
they purchase at least $_______ worth of Units of a Trust on the Initial
Date of Deposit or $________ on any day thereafter or if they were
eligible to receive a similar concession in connection with sales of
similarly structured trusts sponsored by us which are currently in the
initial offering period.

We reserve the right to change the amount of concessions or agency
commissions from time to time. Certain commercial banks may be making
Units of the Trusts available to their customers on an agency basis. A
portion of the sales charge paid by these customers is kept by or given
to the banks in the amounts shown above.

Award Programs.

From time to time we may sponsor programs which provide awards to our
dealers' registered representatives who have sold a minimum number of
Units during a specified time period. We may also pay fees to qualifying
dealers for services or activities which are meant to result in sales of
Units of the Trusts. In addition, we will pay to dealers who sponsor
sales contests or recognition programs that conform to our criteria or
participate in our sales programs, amounts equal to no more than the
total applicable sales charges on Units sold by such persons during such
programs. We make these payments out of our own assets and not out of a
Trust's assets. These programs will not change the price you pay for
your Units.

Investment Comparisons.

From time to time we may compare the estimated returns of the Trusts
(which may show performance net of the expenses and charges such Trust

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would have incurred) and returns over specified periods of other similar
trusts we sponsor in our advertising and sales materials, with (1)
returns on other taxable or tax-exempt investments such as the
securities comprising various investment indices, corporate or U.S.
Government bonds, bank CDs and money market accounts or funds, (2)
performance data from Morningstar Publications, Inc. or (3) information
from publications such as Money, The New York Times, U.S. News and World
Report, Business Week, Forbes or Fortune. The investment characteristics
of each Trust, which are described more fully elsewhere in this
prospectus, differ from other comparative investments. You should not
assume that these performance comparisons will be representative of a
Trust's future performance.

The Sponsor's Profits

We will receive a gross sales commission equal to the maximum sales
charge per Unit for a Trust less any reduced sales charge as stated in
"Public Offering." Also, any difference between our cost to purchase the
Bonds and the price at which we sell them to a Trust is considered a
profit or loss (see Note 2 of "Notes to Schedules of Investments").
During the initial offering period, dealers and others may also realize
profits or sustain losses as a result of fluctuations in the Public
Offering Price they receive when they sell the Units.

In maintaining a market for the Units, any difference between the price
at which we purchase Units and the price at which we sell or redeem them
will be a profit or loss to us.

The Secondary Market

Although not obligated, we intend to maintain a market for the Units
after the initial offering period and continuously offer to purchase
Units at prices based on the Redemption Price per Unit.

We will pay all expenses to maintain a secondary market, except the
Evaluator fees and Trustee costs to transfer and record the ownership of
Units. We may discontinue purchases of Units at any time. IF YOU WISH TO
DISPOSE OF YOUR UNITS, YOU SHOULD ASK US FOR THE CURRENT MARKET PRICES
BEFORE MAKING A TENDER FOR REDEMPTION TO THE TRUSTEE.

How We Purchase Units

The Trustee will notify us of any tender of Units for redemption. If our
bid at that time is equal to or greater than the Redemption Price per
Unit, we may purchase the Units. You will receive your proceeds from the
sale no later than if they were redeemed by the Trustee. We may tender
Units we hold to the Trustee for redemption as any other Units. If we
elect not to purchase Units, the Trustee may sell Units tendered for
redemption in the over-the-counter market, if any. However, the amount
you will receive is the same as you would have received on redemption of
the Units.

Expenses and Charges

The estimated annual expenses of the Trusts are listed under "Fee
Table." If actual expenses of a Trust exceed the estimate, that Trust
will bear the excess. The Trustee will pay operating expenses of a Trust
from the Interest Account of such Trust if funds are available, and then
from the Principal Account. The Interest and Principal Accounts are
noninterest-bearing to Unit holders, so the Trustee may earn interest on
these funds, thus benefiting from their use.

As Sponsor, we will be compensated for providing bookkeeping and other
administrative services to the Trusts, and will receive brokerage fees
when the Trusts use us (or an affiliate of ours) as agent in buying or
selling Bonds. First Trust Advisors L.P., an affiliate of ours, acts as
Portfolio Supervisor to the Trusts and will receive the fees set forth
under "Fee Table" for providing portfolio supervisory services to the
Trusts. In providing portfolio supervisory services, the Portfolio
Supervisor may purchase research services from a number of sources,
which may include underwriters or dealers of the Trusts.

The fees payable to us, the Portfolio Supervisor, Evaluator and Trustee
are based on the largest aggregate number of Units of a Trust
outstanding at any time during the calendar year, except during the
initial offering period, in which case these fees are calculated based
on the largest number of Units outstanding during the period for which
compensation is paid. These fees may be adjusted for inflation without
Unit holders' approval, but in no case will the annual fees paid to us

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or our affiliate for providing services to all unit investment trusts
for which we provide such services be more than the actual cost of
providing such services in such year.

In addition to a Trust's operating expenses, and the fees set forth
above, each Trust may also incur the following charges:

- - All legal and annual auditing expenses of the Trustee according to its
responsibilities under the Indenture;

- - The expenses and costs incurred by the Trustee to protect a Trust and
your rights and interests;

- - Fees for any extraordinary services the Trustee performed under the
Indenture;

- - Payment for any loss, liability or expense the Trustee incurred
without negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct on its part, in
connection with its acceptance or administration of a Trust;

- - Payment for any loss, liability or expenses we incurred without
negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct in acting as Depositor of a
Trust; and/or

- - All taxes and other government charges imposed upon the Bonds or any
part of a Trust.

The above expenses and the Trustee's annual fee are secured by a lien on
the respective Trust. We cannot guarantee that distributions from the
Bonds will be sufficient to meet any or all expenses of a Trust. If
there is not enough cash in the Interest or Principal Accounts of a
Trust, the Trustee has the power to sell Bonds to make cash available to
pay these charges. These sales may result in capital gains or losses to
the Unit holders. See "Tax Status."

The Trusts will be audited annually. So long as we are making a
secondary market for Units, we will bear the cost of these annual audits
to the extent the cost exceeds $0.0050 per Unit. Otherwise, a Trust will
pay for the audit. You can request a copy of the audited financial
statements from the Trustee.

Tax Status

State Tax Status.

Michigan. In the opinion of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, Plc,
special counsel to the Trust for Michigan tax matters, under existing
Michigan law:

The Michigan Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio and the owners of Units
will be treated for purposes of the Michigan income tax laws and the
Single Business Tax in substantially the same manner as they are for
purposes of the federal income tax laws, as currently enacted.
Accordingly, we have relied upon the opinion of Messrs. Chapman and
Cutler as to the applicability of federal income tax under the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986 to the Michigan Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio
and the Unit holders.

Under the income tax laws of the State of Michigan, the Michigan
Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio is not an association taxable as a
corporation; the income of the Michigan Municipal Tax-Free Value
Portfolio will be treated as the income of the Unit holders and be
deemed to have been received by them when received by the Michigan
Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio. Interest on the underlying Bonds
which is exempt from tax under these laws when received by Michigan
Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio will retain its status as tax exempt
interest to the Unit holders.

For purposes of the foregoing Michigan tax laws, each Unit holder will
be considered to have received his or her pro rata share of Bond
interest when it is received by Michigan Municipal Tax-Free Value
Portfolio, and each Unit holder will have a taxable event when the
Michigan Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio disposes of a Bond (whether
by sale, exchange, redemption or payment at maturity) or when the Unit
holder redeems or sells his or her Certificate to the extent the
transaction constitutes a taxable event for federal income tax purposes.
The tax cost of each unit to a Unit holder will be established and
allocated for federal income tax purposes.

The Michigan Intangibles Tax was totally repealed effective January 1,
1998.

The Michigan Single Business Tax replaced the tax on corporate and
financial institution income under the Michigan Income Tax, and the
Intangible Tax with respect to those intangibles of persons subject to
the Single Business Tax the income from which would be considered in
computing the Single Business Tax. Persons are subject to the Single
Business Tax only if they are engaged in "business activity," as defined
in the Act. Under the Single Business Tax, both interest received by the
Michigan Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio on the underlying Bonds and
any amount distributed from the Michigan Municipal Tax-Free Value
Portfolio to a Unit holder, if not included in determining taxable

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income for federal income tax purposes, is also not included in the
adjusted tax base upon which the Single Business Tax is computed, of
either the Michigan Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio or the Unit
holders. If the Michigan Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio or the Unit
holders have a taxable event for federal income tax purposes when the
Michigan Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio disposes of a Bond (whether
by sale, exchange, redemption or payment at maturity) or the Unit holder
redeems or sells his or her Certificate, an amount equal to any gain
realized from such taxable event which was included in the computation
of taxable income for federal income tax purposes (plus an amount equal
to any capital gain of an individual realized in connection with such
event but excluded in computing that individual's federal taxable
income) will be included in the tax base against which, after
allocation, apportionment and other adjustments, the Single Business Tax
is computed. The tax base will be reduced by an amount equal to any
capital loss realized from such a taxable event, whether or not the
capital loss was deducted in computing federal taxable income in the
year the loss occurred. Unit holders should consult their tax advisor as
to their status under Michigan law. The Single Business Tax is being
phased out over a twenty-three year period at a rate of one-tenth of one
percent per year, beginning in 1999.

Any proceeds paid under an insurance policy issued to the Trustee of the
Michigan Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio, or paid under individual
policies obtained by issuers of Bonds, which, when received by the Unit
holders, represent maturing interest on defaulted obligations held by
the Trustee, will be excludable from the Michigan income tax laws and
the Single Business Tax if, and to the same extent as, such interest
would have been so excludable if paid by the issuer of the defaulted
obligations. While treatment under the Michigan Intangibles Tax is not
premised upon the characterization of such proceeds under the Internal
Revenue Code, the Michigan Department of Treasury should adopt the same
approach as under the Michigan income tax laws and the Single Business
Tax.

As the Tax Reform Act of 1986 eliminated the capital gain deduction for
tax years beginning after December 31, 1986, the federal adjusted gross
income, the computation base for the Michigan Income Tax, of a Unit
holder will be increased accordingly to the extent such capital gains
are realized when the Michigan Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio
disposes of a Bond or when the Unit holder redeems or sells a Unit, to
the extent such transaction constitutes a taxable event for federal
income tax purposes.

Ohio. In the opinion of Squire, Sanders & Dempsey LLP, special Ohio
counsel to the Ohio Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio, provided that at
all times at least fifty percent of the value of the total assets of the
Ohio Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio consist of Ohio Bonds, or
similar obligations of other states or their subdivisions, under
existing Ohio law:

The Ohio Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio is not taxable as a
corporation or otherwise for purposes of the Ohio income tax, Ohio
school district income taxes, the Ohio corporation franchise tax, or the
Ohio dealers in intangibles tax.

Income of the Ohio Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio will be treated as
the income of the Unit holders for purposes of the Ohio personal income
tax and municipal and school district income taxes in Ohio and the Ohio
corporation franchise tax in proportion to the respective interest
therein of each Unit holder.

Interest on Ohio Bonds held by the Ohio Municipal Tax-Free Value
Portfolio is exempt from the Ohio personal income tax, and municipal and
school district income taxes in Ohio, and is excluded from the net
income base of the Ohio corporation franchise tax when distributed or
deemed distributed to Unit holders.

Interest on Territorial Bonds held by the Ohio Municipal Tax-Free Value
Portfolio, the interest on which is exempt from state income taxes under
the laws of the United States, is exempt from Ohio personal income tax,
and municipal and school district income taxes in Ohio and, provided
such interest is excluded from gross income for federal income tax
purposes, is excluded from the net income base of the Ohio corporation
franchise tax when distributed or deemed distributed to Unit holders.

Proceeds paid under insurance policies, if any, to the Trustee of the
Ohio Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio representing maturing interest
on defaulted obligations held by the Ohio Municipal Tax-Free Value
Portfolio that is excluded from gross income for federal income tax
purposes will be exempt from the Ohio personal income tax and municipal
and school district income taxes in Ohio and the net income base of the

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Ohio corporation franchise tax.

Gains and losses realized on the sale, exchange or other disposition by
the Ohio Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio of Ohio Bonds are excluded
in determining adjusted gross and taxable income for purposes of the
Ohio personal income tax, and municipal and school district income taxes
in Ohio, and are excluded from the net income base of the Ohio
corporation franchise tax when distributed or deemed distributed to Unit
holders.

Federal Tax Status.

This section summarizes some of the main U.S. federal income tax
consequences of owning Units of the Trusts. This section is current as
of the date of this prospectus. Tax laws and interpretations change
frequently, and these summaries do not describe all of the tax
consequences to all taxpayers. For example, these summaries generally do
not describe your situation if you are a non-U.S. person, a
broker/dealer, or other investor with special circumstances. In
addition, this section does not describe your state or foreign taxes. As
with any investment, you should consult your own tax professional about
your particular consequences.

Trust Status and Distributions.

The Trusts will not be taxed as corporations for federal income tax
purposes. As a Unit owner, you will be treated as the owner of a pro
rata portion of the Bonds and other assets held by the Trusts, and as
such you will be considered to have received a pro rata share of income
(i.e., interest, accruals of original issue discount and market
discount, and capital gains, if any) from each Bond when such income is
considered to be received by the Trusts. This is true even if you elect
to have your distributions automatically reinvested into another
existing investment account.

Your Tax Basis and Income or Loss upon Disposition.

If your Trust disposes of Bonds, you will generally recognize gain or
loss. If you dispose of your Units or redeem your Units for cash, you
will also generally recognize gain or loss. To determine the amount of
this gain or loss, you must subtract your tax basis in the related Bonds
from your share of the total proceeds received in the transaction. You
can generally determine your initial tax basis in each Bond or other
Trust asset by apportioning the cost of your Units, generally including
sales charges, among each Bond or other Trust asset ratably according to
their value on the date you purchase your Units. In certain
circumstances, however, you may have to adjust your tax basis after you
purchase your Units (for example, in the case of original issue
discount, premium and accrued interest, as discussed below).

If you are an individual, the maximum marginal federal tax rate for net
capital gain is generally 20% (10% for certain taxpayers in the lowest
tax bracket). Net capital gain equals net long-term capital gain minus
net short-term capital loss for the taxable year. Capital gain or loss
is long-term if the holding period for the asset is more than one year
and is short-term if the holding period for the asset is one year or
less. You must exclude the date you purchase your Units or the date the
Trust purchases a Bond to determine the holding period of your Units.
The tax rates for capital gains realized from assets held for one year
or less are generally the same as for ordinary income. The tax code may,
however, treat certain capital gains as ordinary income in special
situations (for example, in the case of gain attributable to market
discount).

Discount, Accrued Interest and Premium.

Some Bonds may have been sold with original issue discount. This
generally means that the Bonds were originally issued at a price below
their face (or par) value. Original issue discount accrues on a daily
basis and generally is treated as interest income for federal income tax
purposes. The basis of your Units and of each Bond which was issued with
original issue discount must be increased as original issue discount
accrues.

Some Bonds may have been purchased at a market discount. Market discount
is generally the excess of the stated redemption price at maturity for
the Bond over the purchase price of the Bond (not including unaccrued
original issue discount). Market discount can arise based on the price
the Trust pays for a Bond or on the price you pay for your Units. Market
discount is taxed as ordinary income. You will recognize this income
when the Trust receives principal payments on the Bond, when the Bond is
sold or redeemed, or when you sell or redeem your Units. Alternatively,
you may elect to include market discount in taxable income as it
accrues. Whether or not you make this election will affect how you
calculate your basis and the timing of certain interest expense
deductions.

Alternatively, some Bonds may have been purchased at a premium.

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Generally, if the tax basis of your pro rata portion of any Bond exceeds
the amount payable at maturity, such excess is considered premium. You
may elect to amortize bond premium. If you make this election, you may
reduce your interest income received on the Bond by the amount of the
premium that is amortized and your tax basis will be reduced.

If the price of your Units included accrued interest on a Bond, you must
include the accrued interest in your tax basis in that Bond. When the
Trust receives this accrued interest, you must treat it as a return of
capital and reduce your tax basis in the Bond.

This discussion provides only the general rules with respect to the tax
treatment of original issue discount, market discount and premium. The
rules, however, are complex and special rules apply in certain
circumstances. For example, the accrual of market discount or premium
may differ from the discussion set forth above in the case of Bonds that
were issued with original issue discount.

Limitations on the Deductibility of Trust Expenses and Your Interest
Expenses.

Generally, for federal income tax purposes, you must take into account
your full pro rata share of a Trust's income, even if some of that
income is used to pay Trust expenses. You may deduct your pro rata share
of each expense paid by a Trust to the same extent as if you directly
paid the expense. You may, however, be required to treat some or all of
the expenses of the Trusts as miscellaneous itemized deductions.
Individuals may only deduct certain miscellaneous itemized deductions to
the extent they exceed 2% of adjusted gross income.

Foreign, State and Local Taxes.

Under the existing income tax laws of the State and City of New York,
the Trusts will not be taxed as corporations, and the income of the
Trusts will be treated as the income of the Unit holders in the same
manner as for federal income tax purposes. You should consult your tax
advisor regarding potential foreign, state or local taxation with
respect to your Units.

Retirement Plans

You may purchase Units of the Trusts for:

- - Individual Retirement Accounts,
- - Keogh Plans,
- - Pension funds, and
- - Other tax-deferred retirement plans.

Generally, the federal income tax on capital gains and income received
in each of the above plans is deferred until you receive distributions.
These distributions are generally treated as ordinary income but may, in
some cases, be eligible for special averaging or tax-deferred rollover
treatment. If you are considering participating in a plan like this, you
should review the tax laws regarding these plans and consult your
attorney or tax adviser. Brokerage firms and other financial
institutions offer these plans with varying fees and charges.

Rights of Unit Holders

Unit Ownership.

The Trustee will treat as Record Owner of Units persons registered as
such on its books. It is your responsibility to notify the Trustee when
you become Record Owner, but normally your broker/dealer provides this
notice. You may elect to hold your Units in either certificated or
uncertificated form.

Certificated Units. When you purchase your Units you can request that
they be evidenced by certificates, which will be delivered shortly after
your order. Certificates will be issued in fully registered form,
transferable only on the books of the Trustee in denominations of one
Unit or any multiple thereof. You can transfer or redeem your
certificated Units by endorsing and surrendering the certificate to the
Trustee, along with a written instrument of transfer. You must sign your
name exactly as it appears on the face of the certificate with your
signature guaranteed by an eligible institution. In certain cases the
Trustee may require additional documentation before they will transfer
or redeem your Units.

You may be required to pay a nominal fee to the Trustee for each
certificate reissued or transferred, and to pay any government charge
that may be imposed for each transfer or exchange. If a certificate gets
lost, stolen or destroyed, you may be required to furnish indemnity to
the Trustee to receive replacement certificates. You must surrender
mutilated certificates to the Trustee for replacement.

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Uncertificated Units. You may also choose to hold your Units in
uncertificated form. If you choose this option, the Trustee will
establish an account for you and credit your account with the number of
Units you purchase. Within two business days of the issuance or transfer
of Units held in uncertificated form, the Trustee will send you:

- - A written initial transaction statement containing a description of
your Trust;

- - The number of Units issued or transferred;

- - Your name, address and Taxpayer Identification Number ("TIN");

- - A notation of any liens or restrictions of the issuer and any adverse
claims; and

- - The date the transfer was registered.

Uncertificated Units may be transferred the same way as certificated
Units, except that no certificate needs to be presented to the Trustee.
Also, no certificate will be issued when the transfer takes place unless
you request it. You may at any time request that the Trustee issue
certificates for your Units.

Unit Holder Reports.

In connection with each distribution, the Trustee will provide you with
a statement detailing the per Unit amount of interest (if any)
distributed. After the end of each calendar year, the Trustee will
provide you with the following information:

- - The amount of interest received by the Trust less deductions for
payment of applicable taxes, fees and Trust expenses, redemption of
Units and the balance remaining on the last business day of the calendar
year;

- - The dates Bonds were sold and the net proceeds received from such
sales less deduction for payment of applicable taxes, fees and Trust
expenses, redemption of Units and the balance remaining on the last
business day of the calendar year;

- - The Bonds held and the number of Units outstanding on the last
business day of the calendar year;

- - The Redemption Price per Unit on the last business day of the
calendar year; and

- - The amounts actually distributed during the calendar year from the
Interest and Principal Accounts, separately stated.

You may request from the Trustee copies of the evaluations of the Bonds
as prepared by the Evaluator to enable you to comply with federal and
state tax reporting requirements.

Interest and Principal
Distributions

You will begin receiving distributions on your Units only after you
become a Record Owner. The Trustee will credit interest received on the
Trust's Bonds to the Interest Account of the Trust. All other receipts,
such as return of capital, are credited to the Principal Account of the
Trust.

After deducting the amount of accrued interest the Trustee advanced to
us as Unit holder of record as of the First Settlement Date, the Trustee
will distribute an amount substantially equal to your pro rata share of
the balance of the Interest Account calculated on the basis of one-
twelfth (one-half in the case of Unit holders electing semi-annual
distributions) of the estimated annual amount of interest received in
the Income Account after deducting estimated expenses on or near the
Distribution Dates to Unit holders of record on the preceding
Distribution Record Date. See "Summary of Essential Information" for
each Trust. Because interest is not received by a Trust at a constant
rate throughout the year, the distributions you receive may be more or
less than the amount credited to the Interest Account as of the
Distribution Record Date. In order to minimize fluctuations in
distributions, the Trustee is authorized to advance such amounts as may
be necessary to provide distributions of approximately equal amounts.
The Trustee will be reimbursed, without interest, for any such advances
from funds in the Interest Account at the next Distribution Record Date.
The Trustee will distribute amounts in the Principal Account on the last
day of each month to Unit holders of record on the fifteenth day of each
month provided the amount equals at least $1.00 per 100 Units. If the
Trustee does not have your TIN it is required to withhold a certain
percentage of your distribution and deliver such amount to the Internal
Revenue Service ("IRS"). You may recover this amount by giving your TIN
to the Trustee, or when you file a tax return. However, you should check
your statements to make sure the Trustee has your TIN to avoid this
"back-up withholding."

You will receive interest distributions monthly unless you elect to
receive them semi-annually. Your plan of distribution will remain in
effect until changed. During May of each year the Trustee will provide
you with information on how to change your distribution election.

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Within a reasonable time after a Trust is terminated you will receive
the pro rata share of the money from the disposition of the Bonds.

The Trustee may establish reserves (the "Reserve Account") within a
Trust to cover anticipated state and local taxes or any governmental
charges to be paid out of such Trust.

Universal Distribution Option. You may elect to have your principal and
interest distributions automatically distributed to any other investment
vehicle of which you have an existing account. If you elect this option,
the Trustee will notify you of each distribution made pursuant to this
option. You may elect to terminate your participation at any time by
notifying the Trustee in writing.

Redeeming Your Units

You may redeem all or a portion of your Units at any time by sending the
certificates representing the Units you want to redeem to the Trustee at
its unit investment trust office. If your Units are uncertificated, you
need only deliver a request for redemption to the Trustee. In either
case, the certificates or the redemption request must be properly
endorsed with proper instruments of transfer and signature guarantees as
explained in "Rights of Unit Holders-Unit Ownership" (or by providing
satisfactory indemnity if the certificates were lost, stolen, or
destroyed). No redemption fee will be charged, but you are responsible
for any governmental charges that apply. Three business days after the
day you tender your Units (the "Date of Tender") you will receive cash
in an amount for each Unit equal to the Redemption Price per Unit
calculated at the Evaluation Time on the Date of Tender.

The Date of Tender is considered to be the date on which the Trustee
receives your certificates or redemption request (if such day is a day
the NYSE is open for trading). However, if your certificates or
redemption request are received after 4:00 p.m. Eastern time (or after
any earlier closing time on a day on which the NYSE is scheduled in
advance to close at such earlier time), the Date of Tender is the next
day the NYSE is open for trading.

Any amounts paid on redemption representing interest will be withdrawn
from the Interest Account of a Trust if funds are available for that
purpose, or from the Principal Account. All other amounts paid on
redemption will be taken from the Principal Account of a Trust.

The IRS requires the Trustee to withhold a portion of your redemption
proceeds if the Trustee does not have your TIN, as generally discussed
under "Income and Capital Distributions."

The Trustee may sell Bonds in a Trust to make funds available for
redemption. If Bonds are sold, the size and diversification of such
Trust will be reduced. These sales may result in lower prices than if
the Bonds were sold at a different time.

Your right to redeem Units (and therefore, your right to receive
payment) may be delayed:

- - If the NYSE is closed (other than customary weekend and holiday
closings);

- - If the SEC determines that trading on the NYSE is restricted or that
an emergency exists making sale or evaluation of the Bonds not
reasonably practical; or

- - For any other period permitted by SEC order.

The Trustee is not liable to any person for any loss or damage which may
result from such a suspension or postponement.

The Redemption Price.

The Redemption Price per Unit is determined by the Trustee by:

adding

1. cash in the Interest and Principal Accounts of a Trust not designated
to purchase Bonds;

2. the aggregate underlying value of the Bonds held in a Trust; and

3. accrued interest on the Bonds; and

deducting

1. any applicable taxes or governmental charges that need to be paid out
of a Trust;

2. any amounts owed to the Trustee for its advances;

3. estimated accrued expenses of a Trust, if any;

4. cash held for distribution to Unit holders of record of a Trust as of
the business day before the evaluation being made; and

5. other liabilities incurred by a Trust; and

dividing

1. the result by the number of outstanding Units of a Trust.

Until the earlier of six months after the Initial Date of Deposit or the

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end of the initial offering period, the Redemption Price per Unit will
include estimated organization costs as set forth under "Fee Table."

Removing Bonds from a Trust

The portfolios of the Trusts are not managed. However, we may, but are
not required to, direct the Trustee to dispose of a Bond in certain
limited circumstances, including situations in which:

- - The issuer of the Bond has defaulted in the payment of principal or
interest on the Bond;

- - Any action or proceeding seeking to restrain or enjoin the payment of
principal or interest on the Bond has been instituted;

- - The issuer of the Bond has breached a covenant which would affect the
payment of principal or interest on the Bond, the issuer's credit
standing, or otherwise damage the sound investment character of the Bond;

- - The issuer has defaulted on the payment of any other of its
outstanding obligations;

- - The Bond is the subject of an advanced refunding;

- - Such factors arise which, in our opinion, adversely affect the tax or
exchange control status of the Bond; or

- - The price of the Bond has declined to such an extent, or such other
credit factors exist, that in our opinion keeping the Bond would be
harmful to the Trust.

If a Bond defaults in the payment of principal or interest and no
provision for payment is made, the Trustee must notify us of this fact
within 30 days. If we fail to instruct the Trustee whether to sell or
hold the Bond within 30 days of our being notified, the Trustee may, in
its discretion, sell any defaulted Bonds and will not be liable for any
depreciation or loss incurred thereby.

Except in the limited instance in which a Trust acquires Replacement
Bonds as described in "The First Trust Combined Series," a Trust may not
acquire any bonds or other property other than the Bonds. The Trustee,
on behalf of a Trust, will reject any offer for new or exchanged bonds
or property in exchange for a Bond, except that we may instruct the
Trustee to accept such an offer or to take any other action with respect
thereto as we may deem proper if the issuer is in default with respect
to such Bonds or in our written opinion the issuer will likely default
in respect to such Bonds in the foreseeable future. Any obligations
received in exchange or substitution will be held by the Trustee subject
to the terms and conditions in the Indenture to the same extent as Bonds
originally deposited in a Trust. We may get advice from the Portfolio
Supervisor before reaching a decision regarding the receipt of new or
exchange securities or property. The Trustee may retain and pay us or an
affiliate of ours to act as agent for a Trust to facilitate selling
Bonds, exchanged bonds or property from a Trust. If we or our affiliate
act in this capacity, we will be held subject to the restrictions under
the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

The Trustee may sell Bonds designated by us, or, absent our direction,
at its own discretion, in order to meet redemption requests or pay
expenses. We will maintain a list with the Trustee of which Bonds should
be sold. We may consider sales of units of unit investment trusts which
we sponsor in making recommendations to the Trustee on the selection of
broker/dealers to execute a Trust's portfolio transactions, or when
acting as agent for a Trust in acquiring or selling Bonds on behalf of
such Trust.

Amending or Terminating the Indenture

Amendments. The Indenture may be amended by us and the Trustee without
your consent:

- - To cure ambiguities;

- - To correct or supplement any defective or inconsistent provision;

- - To make any amendment required by any governmental agency; or

- - To make other changes determined not to be materially adverse to your
best interests (as determined by us and the Trustee).

Termination. As provided by the Indenture, a Trust will terminate on the
Mandatory Termination Date. The Trust may be terminated prior to the
Mandatory Termination Date:

- - Upon the consent of 100% of the Unit holders;

- - If the value of the Bonds owned by a Trust as shown by any evaluation
is less than 20% of the aggregate principal amount of Bonds deposited in
a Trust during the initial offering period ("Discretionary Liquidation
Amount"); or

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- - In the event that Units of a Trust not yet sold aggregating more than
60% of the Units of such Trust are tendered for redemption by
underwriters, including the Sponsor.

Prior to termination, the Trustee will send written notice to all Unit
holders which will specify how you should tender your certificates, if
any, to the Trustee. If a Trust is terminated due to this last reason,
we will refund your entire sales charge. For various reasons, a Trust
may be reduced below the Discretionary Liquidation Amount and could
therefore be terminated before the Mandatory Termination Date.

Unless terminated earlier, the Trustee will begin to sell Bonds in
connection with the termination of a Trust during the period beginning
nine business days prior to, and no later than, the Mandatory
Termination Date. We will determine the manner and timing of the sale of
Bonds. Because the Trustee must sell the Bonds within a relatively short
period of time, the sale of Bonds as part of the termination process may
result in a lower sales price than might otherwise be realized if such
sale were not required at this time.

You will receive a cash distribution from the sale of the remaining
Bonds, along with your interest in the Interest and Principal Accounts
of a Trust, within a reasonable time after such Trust is terminated.
Regardless of the distribution involved, the Trustee will deduct from a
Trust any accrued costs, expenses, advances or indemnities provided for
by the Indenture, including estimated compensation of the Trustee and
costs of liquidation and any amounts required as a reserve to pay any
taxes or other governmental charges.

Description of Bond Ratings*

*As published by the rating companies.

Standard & Poor's.

A brief description of the applicable Standard & Poor's rating symbols
and their meanings follows:

A Standard & Poor's corporate or municipal bond rating is a current
assessment of the creditworthiness of an obligor with respect to a
specific debt obligation. This assessment may take into consideration
obligors such as guarantors, insurers, or lessees. The bond rating is
not a recommendation to purchase, sell, or hold a security, inasmuch as
it does not comment as to market price or suitability for a particular
investor. The ratings are based on current information furnished by the
issuer or obtained by Standard & Poor's from other sources it considers
reliable. Standard & Poor's does not perform an audit in connection with
any rating and may, on occasion, rely on unaudited financial
information. The ratings may be changed, suspended or withdrawn as a
result of changes in, or unavailability of, such information, or for
other circumstances.

The ratings are based, in varying degrees, on the following
considerations:

I. Likelihood of default-capacity and willingness of the obligor as to
the timely payment of interest and repayment of principal in accordance
with the terms of the obligation;

II. Nature of and provisions of the obligation;

III. Protection afforded by, and relative position of, the obligation in
the event of bankruptcy, reorganization or other arrangements under the
laws of bankruptcy and other laws affecting creditors' rights.

AAA - Bonds rated AAA have the highest rating assigned by Standard &
Poor's to a debt obligation. Capacity to pay interest and repay
principal is extremely strong.

AA - Bonds rated AA have a very strong capacity to pay interest and
repay principal and differ from the highest rated issues only in small
degree.

A - Bonds rated A have a strong capacity to pay interest and repay
principal although they are somewhat more susceptible to the adverse
effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than bonds
in higher rated categories.

BBB - Bonds rated BBB are regarded as having an adequate capacity to pay
interest and repay principal. Whereas they normally exhibit adequate
protection parameters, adverse economic conditions or changing
circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity to pay
interest and repay principal for bonds in this category than for bonds
in higher rated categories.

BB, B, CCC, CC - Debt rated BB, B, CCC and CC is regarded, on balance,
as predominantly speculative with respect to capacity to pay interest
and repay principal in accordance with the terms of the obligation. BB

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indicates the lowest degree of speculation and CC the highest degree of
speculation. While such debt will likely have some quality and
protective characteristics, these are outweighed by large uncertainties
or major risk exposure to adverse conditions.

Plus (+) or Minus (-): The ratings from "AA" to "BBB" may be modified by
the addition of a plus or minus sign to show relative standing within
the major rating categories.

Provisional Ratings: The letter "p" indicates that the rating is
provisional. A provisional rating assumes the successful completion of
the project being financed by the bonds being rated and indicates that
payment of debt service requirements is largely or entirely dependent
upon the successful and timely completion of the project. This rating,
however, while addressing credit quality subsequent to completion of the
project, makes no comment on the likelihood of, or the risk of default
upon failure of, such completion. The investor should exercise his or
her own judgment with respect to such likelihood and risk.

Credit Watch: Credit Watch highlights potential changes in ratings of
bonds and other fixed income securities. It focuses on events and trends
which place companies and government units under special surveillance by
S&P's 180-member analytical staff. These may include mergers, voter
referendums, actions by regulatory authorities, or developments gleaned
from analytical reviews. Unless otherwise noted, a rating decision will
be made within 90 days. Issues appear on Credit Watch where an event,
situation, or deviation from trends occurred and needs to be evaluated
as to its impact on credit ratings. A listing, however, does not mean a
rating change is inevitable. Since S&P continuously monitors all of its
ratings, Credit Watch is not intended to include all issues under
review. Thus, rating changes will occur without issues appearing on
Credit Watch.

Moody's.

A brief description of the applicable Moody's rating symbols and their
meanings follows:

Aaa - Bonds which are rated Aaa are judged to be of the best quality.
They carry the smallest degree of investment risk and are generally
referred to as "gilt edge." Interest payments are protected by a large
or by an exceptionally stable margin and principal is secure. While the
various protective elements are likely to change, such changes as can be
visualized are most unlikely to impair the fundamentally strong position
of such issues. Their safety is so absolute that with the occasional
exception of oversupply in a few specific instances, characteristically,
their market value is affected solely by money market fluctuations.

Aa - Bonds which are rated Aa are judged to be of high quality by all
standards. Together with the Aaa group they comprise what are generally
known as high grade bonds. They are rated lower than the best bonds
because margins of protection may not be as large as in Aaa securities
or fluctuation of protective elements may be of greater amplitude or
there may be other elements present which make the long term risks
appear somewhat larger than in Aaa securities. Their market value is
virtually immune to all but money market influences, with the occasional
exception of oversupply in a few specific instances.

A - Bonds which are rated A possess many favorable investment attributes
and are to be considered as upper medium grade obligations. Factors
giving security to principal and interest are considered adequate, but
elements may be present which suggest a susceptibility to impairment
sometime in the future. The market value of A-rated bonds may be
influenced to some degree by economic performance during a sustained
period of depressed business conditions, but, during periods of
normalcy, A-rated bonds frequently move in parallel with Aaa and Aa
obligations, with the occasional exception of oversupply in a few
specific instances.

A 1 and Baa 1 - Bonds which are rated A 1 and Baa 1 offer the maximum in
security within their quality group, can be bought for possible
upgrading in quality, and additionally, afford the investor an
opportunity to gauge more precisely the relative attractiveness of
offerings in the market place.

Baa - Bonds which are rated Baa are considered as medium grade
obligations; i.e., they are neither highly protected nor poorly secured.
Interest payments and principal security appear adequate for the present
but certain protective elements may be lacking or may be
characteristically unreliable over any great length of time. Such bonds
lack outstanding investment characteristics and in fact have speculative
characteristics as well. The market value of Baa-rated bonds is more

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sensitive to changes in economic circumstances, and aside from
occasional speculative factors applying to some bonds of this class, Baa
market valuations will move in parallel with Aaa, Aa, and A obligations
during periods of economic normalcy, except in instances of oversupply.

Ba - Bonds which are rated Ba are judged to have speculative elements;
their future cannot be considered as well assured. Often the protection
of interest and principal payments may be very moderate and thereby not
well safeguarded during both good and bad times over the future.
Uncertainty of position characterizes bonds in this class.

B - Bonds which are rated B generally lack characteristics of the
desirable investment. Assurance of interest and principal payments or of
maintenance of other terms of the contract over any long period of time
may be small.

Moody's bond rating symbols may contain numerical modifiers of a generic
rating classification. The modifier 1 indicates that the bond ranks at
the high end of its category; the modifier 2 indicates a mid-range
ranking; and the modifier 3 indicates that the issue ranks in the lower
end of its generic rating category.

Con.(- - -) - Bonds for which the security depends upon the completion
of some act or the fulfillment of some condition are rated
conditionally. These are bonds secured by (a) earnings of projects under
construction, (b) earnings of projects unseasoned in operation
experience, (c) rentals which begin when facilities are completed, or
(d) payments to which some other limiting condition attaches.
Parenthetical rating denotes probable credit stature upon completion of
construction or elimination of basis of condition.

Information on the Sponsor, Trustee and Evaluator

The Sponsor.

We, Nike Securities L.P., specialize in the underwriting, trading and
wholesale distribution of unit investment trusts under the "First Trust"
brand name and other securities. An Illinois limited partnership formed
in 1991, we act as Sponsor for successive series of:

- - The First Trust Combined Series
- - FT Series (formerly known as The First Trust Special Situations Trust)
- - The First Trust Insured Corporate Trust
- - The First Trust of Insured Municipal Bonds
- - The First Trust GNMA

First Trust introduced the first insured unit investment trust in 1974.
To date we have deposited more than $25 billion in First Trust unit
investment trusts. Our employees include a team of professionals with
many years of experience in the unit investment trust industry.

We are a member of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.
and Securities Investor Protection Corporation. Our principal offices
are at 1001 Warrenville Road, Lisle, Illinois 60532; telephone number
(630) 241-4141. As of December 31, 1998, the total partners' capital of
Nike Securities L.P. was $18,506,548 (audited).

This information refers only to us and not to the Trusts or to any
series of the Trusts or to any other dealer. We are including this
information only to inform you of our financial responsibility and our
ability to carry out our contractual obligations. We will provide more
detailed financial information on request.

The Trustee.

The Trustee is The Chase Manhattan Bank, with its principal executive
office located at 270 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10017 and its unit
investment trust office at 4 New York Plaza, 6th Floor, New York, New
York, 10004-2413. If you have questions regarding the Trust, you may
call the Customer Service Help Line at 1-800-682-7520. The Trustee is
supervised by the Superintendent of Banks of the State of New York, the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Board of Governors of the
Federal Reserve System.

The Trustee has not participated in selecting the Bonds; it only
provides administrative services.

Limitations of Liabilities of Sponsor and Trustee.

Neither we nor the Trustee will be liable for taking any action or for
not taking any action in good faith according to the Indenture. We will
also not be accountable for errors in judgment. We will only be liable
for our own willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence (ordinary
negligence in the Trustee's case) or reckless disregard of our
obligations and duties. The Trustee is not liable for any loss or
depreciation when the Bonds are sold. If we fail to act under the

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Indenture, the Trustee may do so, and the Trustee will not be liable for
any action it takes in good faith under the Indenture.

The Trustee will not be liable for any taxes or other governmental
charges or interest on the Bonds which the Trustee may be required to
pay under any present or future law of the United States or of any other
taxing authority with jurisdiction. Also, the Indenture states other
provisions regarding the liability of the Trustee.

If we do not perform any of our duties under the Indenture or are not
able to act or become bankrupt, or if our affairs are taken over by
public authorities, then the Trustee may:

- - Appoint a successor sponsor, paying them a reasonable rate not more
than that stated by the SEC;

- - Terminate the Indenture and liquidate the Trusts; or

- - Continue to act as Trustee without terminating the Indenture.

The Evaluator.

The Evaluator is Securities Evaluation Service, Inc. The Evaluator's
address is 531 East Roosevelt Road, Suite 200, Wheaton, Illinois 60187.

The Trustee, Sponsor and Unit holders may rely on the accuracy of any
evaluation prepared by the Evaluator. The Evaluator will make
determinations in good faith based upon the best available information,
but will not be liable to the Trustee, Sponsor or Unit holders for
errors in judgment.

Other Information

Legal Opinions.

Our counsel is Chapman and Cutler, 111 W. Monroe St., Chicago, Illinois,
60603. They have passed upon the legality of the Units offered hereby
and certain matters relating to federal tax law. Carter, Ledyard &
Milburn acts as the Trustee's counsel, as well as special New York tax
counsel for the Trusts.

Experts.

Ernst & Young LLP, independent auditors, has audited the Trusts'
statements of net assets, including the schedules of investments, at the
opening of business on the Initial Date of Deposit, as set forth in
their report. We've included the Trusts' statements of net assets,
including the schedules of investments, in the prospectus and elsewhere
in the registration statement in reliance on Ernst & Young LLP's report,
given on their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.

Supplemental Information.

If you write or call the Trustee, you will receive free of charge
supplemental information about this Series, which has been filed with
the SEC and to which we have referred throughout. This information
states more specific risk information about the Trusts.

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FIRST TRUST (registered trademark)

MICHIGAN MUNICIPAL TAX-FREE VALUE PORTFOLIO, INVESTMENT GRADE SERIES 34
OHIO MUNICIPAL TAX-FREE VALUE PORTFOLIO, INVESTMENT GRADE SERIES 56

The First Trust Combined Series 272

Sponsor:

NIKE SECURITIES L.P.
1001 Warrenville Road, Suite 300
Lisle, Illinois 60532
1-630-241-4141

Trustee:

THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK
4 New York Plaza, 6th floor
New York, New York 10004-2413
1-800-682-7520
24-Hour Pricing Line:
1-800-446-0132

This prospectus contains information relating to Michigan Municipal Tax-
Free Value Portfolio, Investment Grade Series 34 and Ohio Municipal Tax-
Free Value Portfolio, Investment Grade Series 56, but does not contain
all of the information about this investment company as filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C. under the:

- - Securities Act of 1933 (file no. 333-22615) and
- - Investment Company Act of 1940 (file no. 811-05903)

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First Trust (registered trademark)

The First Trust (registered trademark) Combined Series

Information Supplement

This Information Supplement provides additional information concerning
the structure, operations and risks of the unit investment trusts
contained in The First Trust Combined Series 272 not found in the
prospectus for the Trusts. This Information Supplement is not a
prospectus and does not include all of the information that you should
consider before investing in the Trusts. This Information Supplement
should be read in conjunction with the prospectus for the Trusts in
which you are considering investing.

This Information Supplement is dated __________, 1999. Capitalized terms
have been defined in the prospectus.

Table of Contents

Risk Factors 1
Michigan Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio, Investment Grade Series 34 1
Ohio Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio, Investment Grade Series 56 4
Municipal Bonds 8
Healthcare Revenue Bonds 8
Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds 8
Multi-Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds 8
Water and Sewerage Revenue Bonds 9
Electric Utility Revenue Bonds 9
Lease Obligation Revenue Bonds 9
Industrial Revenue Bonds 9
Transportation Facility Revenue Bonds 10
Educational Obligation Revenue Bonds 10
Resource Recovery Facility Revenue Bonds 10
Discount Bonds 10
Original Issue Discount Bonds 11
Zero Coupon Bonds 11
Premium Bonds 11

Risk Factors.

Michigan Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio, Investment Grade Series 34

Economic Outlook. The recession of 1989-1992, like the recessions in the
early 1980s, affected the State of Michigan more severely than the
nation as a whole. Much of the state's past sensitivity to business
cycles can be attributed to its concentration in and dependence upon a
few core industries-most notably motor vehicle manufacturing. In 1991
alone, for example, Michigan lost more than 60,000 jobs, with about 19%
of them directly attributable to losses in the motor vehicle
manufacturing industry.

Since the mid-1990's, however, Michigan has made an effort to diversify
its economy and expand sectors other than durable goods manufacturing,
allowing the state to experience its best economic performance in a
generation. Since 1994, the state unemployment rate has remained below
the national average, overall employment has risen steadily, and
business relocations and expansions in the state have increased
dramatically.

While Michigan's efforts to diversify its economy have proven
successful, as reflected by the fact that durable goods sector
employment has fallen from 33.1% of total employment in 1969 to less
than 19% in 1998, durable goods manufacturing still represents a sizable
portion of the state's economy. As a result, any substantial national
economic downturn is likely to have an adverse effect on the economy and
revenues of the state and some of its local governmental units.
Investors should be aware that the economy of the State of Michigan has,
in the past, proven to be cyclical, due primarily to the fact that the
leading sector of the state's economy is the manufacturing of durable
goods.

Since 1990, total employment in Michigan has climbed by about 660,000
jobs, and employment in the state reached an all-time high of 4.8
million in January 1999, with the work force also reaching a record 5.1

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million. During 1998, approximately 85% of new jobs were created in
private nonmanufacturing industries, especially business services,
healthcare, construction and professional services. The distribution of
employment growth during 1998 favored the construction, transportation
and trade sectors, with 3.6%, 2.7% and 2.0% increases, respectively.
And, as a signal that Michigan's economy is becoming more like the
nation's, the healthcare industry overtook the motor vehicle
manufacturing industry as the largest single contributor to the state's
employment base.

The manufacturing sector lost jobs again in 1998, showing a 0.1%
decline. The composition of this sector, however, has experienced some
shifting from durable to nondurable goods manufacturing, as Michigan's
share of domestic motor vehicle production fell from 36% in 1982 to
about 25% in 1996. Nationally, sales of cars and light trucks grew 2.9%
during 1998, and vehicles produced in the United States gained an
additional 2.5% of the market. Despite diversification, the Michigan
economy could continue to be affected by changes in the auto industry,
notably consolidation and plant closings resulting from competitive
pressures and over-capacity. Such actions could adversely affect state
revenues, and the financial impact on local units of government could be
more severe in the areas where plants are closed.

Along with the shifting emphasis away from manufacturing, Michigan has
experienced a decline in personal income growth for the past few years
as high-income manufacturing jobs are replaced by lower-income jobs in
sectors such as services and trade. Although wages are generally lower
in these industries, service and trade employment is generally more
robust during economic downturns. Thus, Michigan's personal income
growth is not expected to increase as dramatically as it has in the
past, but it will also not suffer the accompanying income volatility.
This transition should enable the state to weather future recessions
better than during the 1980s and early 1990s. During 1998, the state's
per capita personal income increased by 4.1% to average $24,998, while
nationally the average increased 4.7% to $25,298.

Michigan's unemployment rate dropped to 3.9% in 1998, a dramatic
decrease from 10% in 1990 and the state's lowest average unemployment
rate since 1969. The national average was 4.5%. In addition, low
unemployment rates and job growth have caused renewed population growth
for Michigan. During 1997, the state gained over 37,000 new residents, a
0.4% increase. Michigan's recent population gains reflect a steady
growth which the state has not experienced in over 25 years.

Although the job market is expected to remain somewhat tight, job growth
in Michigan is projected to be between 2.0% to 2.6% during 1999 and
2000. This growth will be fueled by large gains in the service,
construction and trade sectors, while manufacturing's recent declines
are expected to be replaced with a 0.2% gain (despite losses in the
motor vehicle industry). In addition, the state's unemployment rate is
expected to hold steady at about 4.0% through 2000, while personal
income is projected to experience slow to moderate increases.

Revenues and Expenditures. In recent years, Michigan has reduced its
state governmental workforce and at the close of Fiscal Year 1998, for
the sixth consecutive year, every state department finished the year
under budget. Michigan's General Fund/General Purpose (GF/GP) revenues
totaled $19.0 billion during Fiscal Year 1998 (ended September 30,
1998). Taxes represented approximately 56% of this amount, with revenues
from the federal government (mainly the Department of Health and Human
Services), adding another $6.9 billion. GF/GP spending reached $17.6
billion, leaving a year-end GF/GP balance of $1.4 billion. When adjusted
to account for other funding sources and operating transfers, the
state's final FY 1998 operating balance totaled $1.3 billion.

Michigan's Budget Stabilization Fund (BSF), also known as the "Rainy Day
Fund," was established in 1977 to assist in stabilizing revenue and
employment during economic downturns and to maintain the state's credit
rating. At the end of FY 1998, the BSF contained $1.05 billion,
including a $49 million deposit and $65 million interest earned. This
total, however, represents an 8.5% decrease from the FY 1997 balance
because of a $212 million transfer to the School Aid Fund. This transfer
is a result of the Durant settlement, stemming from a lawsuit in which
84 Michigan school districts successfully sued the state in response to
inadequate educational funding with respect to State Constitutional
mandates. Additional transfers of $32 million will be made annually from
the BSF to the School Aid Fund during FY 2000 and each of the subsequent
nine years. Also as a part of the Durant settlement, GF/GP balances for
FY 1998 and subsequent years will be deposited directly into the BSF
(1997 PA 142, 143 and 144).

The State of Michigan develops its yearly budget by projecting a future
available revenue baseline using a consensus revenue estimating process.
Each two-year baseline is reached by agreement between the Michigan
Department of Treasury and the State Senate and House Fiscal Agencies.
When a fiscal year's budget is developed, this general fund revenue
baseline is adjusted to reflect actual revenues from the previous and
current fiscal years, as well as any expected changes in projected
revenues.

The Michigan Constitution of 1963 limits the amount of total revenues
raised from taxes and certain other sources to a level for each fiscal
year equal to a percentage of the state's personal income for the prior

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calendar year. In the event that the state's total revenues exceed the
limit by 1% or more, the Constitution requires that the excess be
refunded to taxpayers.

Preliminary baseline tax receipts are projected to grow by 4.1% during
FY 1999, with total revenues growing by 3.9% to $9.15 billion. In the FY
1999 budget, however, projected overall GF/GP revenues were reduced to
2.1% growth (or $8.99 billion) in order to accommodate phased-in tax
cuts and adjustments based upon actual FY 1998 receipts. The state has
budgeted GF/GP spending to grow by 1.9% during FY 1999, compared to FY
1998's 2.7% increase. Gross appropriations (including capital outlay and
transportation) for FY 1999 are expected to reach $32.1 billion, a 3.0%
increase over the prior year's spending.

The preliminary Fiscal Year 2000 revenue baseline projected 2.7% growth.
The FY 2000 budget has since been adjusted to reflect the impact of the
proposed reduction of the Michigan personal income tax rate from 4.4% to
3.9%. The impact of this adjustment to the General Fund in FY 2000 is
the loss of $126 million of what would otherwise have been new revenue.
Of this amount, $34 million could be recouped by the proposed repeal of
the Tuition Tax Credit. Based on these assumptions, the budget's
adjusted FY 2000 GF/GP revenues are now expected to total $9.07 billion.
Combined with an estimated $9.07 billion in GF/GP spending, the state
expects a GF/GP surplus of $200,000. The net balance from all funds,
however, is projected to produce a $261.4 million operating surplus.

Debt Management. Michigan's borrowings fall into two main categories:
general obligation debt and revenue dedicated debt. This second type is
issued with the provision that repayment will only be made from specific
dedicated revenue sources and is not a general obligation of the state.
The state's long-term general obligation debt can only be issued with
the approval of the voters or for the purpose of making loans to school
districts. Short-term general obligation debt, which must be repaid
within the fiscal year it is borrowed, may be issued with the approval
of the legislature but may not exceed 15% of undedicated revenues in the
prior year. As of September 30, 1997, the state's outstanding general
obligation debt was $677.3 million, and the state's revenue dedicated
debt was $2.7 billion. During FY 1998, $250 million in new general
obligation debt was issued ($90 million in Environmental Protection
Bonds and $160 million in School Bond Loans).

Ratings. On January 21, 1998, Standard & Poor's Ratings Service
increased its rating for State of Michigan general obligation bonds to
AA+. In March 1997, Moody's Investors Service, Inc. refined its rating
from Aa to Aa2, which it then upgraded to Aa1 on October 16, 1998. Fitch
IBCA, Inc. also upgraded its rating of AA to AA+ on April 15, 1998.

The foregoing information constitutes only a brief summary of some of
the general factors which may impact certain issuers of Bonds and does
not purport to be a complete or exhaustive description of all adverse
conditions to which the issuers of Bonds held by the Michigan Trust are
subject. Additionally, many factors including national economic, social
and environmental policies and conditions, which are not within the
control of the issuers of the Bonds, could affect or could have an
adverse impact on the financial condition of the issuers. The Sponsor is
unable to predict whether or to what extent such factors or other
factors may affect the issuers of the Bonds, the market value or
marketability of the Bonds or the ability of the respective issuers of
the Bonds acquired by the Michigan Trust to pay interest on or
principal of the Bonds.

Federal and Michigan State Tax-Free Income.

The following table shows the approximate marginal taxable yields for
individuals that are equivalent to tax-exempt yields under combined
federal and state taxes, using published 1999 marginal federal tax rates
and marginal state tax rates currently available and scheduled to be in
effect. The table incorporates increased tax rates for higher-income
taxpayers that were included in the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993.
For cases in which more than one state bracket falls within a federal
bracket, the higher state bracket is combined with the federal bracket.
The combined state and federal tax rates shown reflect the fact that
state tax payments are currently deductible for Federal tax purposes.
The table illustrates what you would have to earn on taxable investments
to equal the tax-exempt yield for your income tax bracket. The taxable
equivalent yields may be somewhat higher than the equivalent yields
indicated in the following table for those individuals who have adjusted
gross incomes in excess of $121,200. The table does not reflect the
effect of the limitations on itemized deductions and the deduction for
personal exemptions. They were designed to phase out certain benefits of
these deductions for higher income taxpayers. These limitations, in
effect, raise the maximum marginal federal tax rate to approximately 44%
for taxpayers filing a joint return and entitled to four personal
exemptions and to approximately 41% for taxpayers filing a single return
entitled to only one personal exemption. These limitations are subject
to certain maximums, which depend on the number of exemptions claimed
and the total amount of the taxpayer's itemized deductions. For example,
the limitation on itemized deductions will not cause a taxpayer to lose
more than 80% of his allowable itemized deductions, with certain
exceptions.

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MICHIGAN TAX EQUIVALENT TABLE
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Taxable Income ($1,000's) Tax-Exempt Estimated Current Return
Single Joint Tax 4.0% 4.5% 5.0% 5.5% 6.0% 6.5% 7.0%
Return Return Bracket* Equivalent Taxable Estimated Current Return
____________________________________________________________________________________________
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 0- 25.75 $ 0- 43.05 18.7% 4.92% 5.54% 6.15% 6.77% 7.38% 8.00% 8.61%
25.75- 62.45 43.05-104.05 31.2% 5.81% 6.54% 7.27% 7.99% 8.72% 9.45% 10.17%
62.45-130.25 104.05-158.55 34.0% 6.06% 6.82% 7.58% 8.33% 9.09% 9.85% 10.61%
130.25-283.15 158.55-283.15 38.8% 6.54% 7.35% 8.17% 8.99% 9.80% 10.62% 11.44%
Over 283.15 Over 283.15 42.3% 6.93% 7.80% 8.67% 9.53% 10.40% 11.27% 12.13%

<FN>
* Please note that the table does not reflect (i) any federal or state
limitations on the amounts of allowable itemized deductions, phase-outs of
personal or dependent exemption credits or other allowable credits, (ii) any
local taxes imposed or (iii) any taxes other than personal income taxes.
</FN>
</TABLE>

Ohio Municipal Tax-Free Value Portfolio, Investment Grade Series 56

The Ohio Trust will invest most of its net assets in securities
issued by or on behalf of (or in certificates of participation in lease-
purchase obligations of) the State of Ohio, political subdivisions of
the state, or agencies or instrumentalities of the state or its
political subdivisions ("Ohio Obligations"). The Ohio Trust is
therefore susceptible to general or particular economic, political or
regulatory factors that may affect issuers of Ohio Obligations. The
following information constitutes only a brief summary of some of the
many complex factors that may have an effect. The information does not
apply to "conduit" obligations on which the public issuer itself has no
financial responsibility. This information is derived from official
statements of certain Ohio issuers published in connection with their
issuance of securities and from other publicly available information,
and is believed to be accurate. No independent verification has been
made of any of the following information.

Generally, creditworthiness of Ohio Obligations of local issuers is
unrelated to that of obligations of the state itself, and the state has
no responsibility to make payments on those local obligations. There may
be specific factors that at particular times apply in connection with
investment in particular Ohio Obligations or in those obligations of
particular Ohio issuers. However, the information below is intended only
as a general summary, and is not intended as a discussion of any
specific factors that may affect any particular obligation or issuer.

The timely payment of principal of and interest on Ohio Obligations has
been guaranteed by bond insurance purchased by the issuers, the Ohio
Trust or other parties.

Economic Outlook. While seeking diversification by expanding services
and other non-manufacturing sectors, the Ohio economy continues to rely
on durable goods manufacturing, concentrated largely in the production
of motor vehicles and equipment, steel, rubber products and household
appliances. As a result, general economic activity tends to be more
cyclical than in more economically diversified states and in the nation
as a whole.

During 1998, Ohio's total payroll employment dropped by 0.1% (7,900
jobs), compared with growth in the 1% to 1.5% range during 1995-97.
Services and trade, the state's largest areas of employment, created
over 53,000 new jobs combined. Among all sectors, however, the finance,
real estate and insurance sector showed the highest percentage gains, at
3.5% or 10,200 new positions. Yet one of the most important areas of the
state's economy exhibited very slow growth again in 1998. With nearly
1.1 million residents employed in this area, Ohio is the third largest
manufacturing state in the nation. The state's factories lead the nation
in the production of steel, plastics and fabricated metals, as well as
autos and trucks. Like manufacturing sectors across the country, Ohio's
manufacturing sector experienced very slow growth, generating only 2,800
jobs in 1998 (following a loss of 2,100 jobs in 1997). Despite slowing
employment growth, manufacturing still leads all Ohio industries in
terms of total income, with $27.2 billion in durable and nondurable
manufactured exports during 1997.

Agriculture is another important segment of the economy, with over half
the state's land devoted to farming and with approximately 16% of total
employment in farming and agribusiness. The state's most important
agricultural products are chickens, eggs, and dairy products.

Before the 1990s, Ohio's unemployment rate was commonly higher than the
national average. For the past eight years, however, the state's rates
were below the national rates. During 1998, Ohio's average unemployment
rate was 4.3% (down from 4.6% in 1997), while nationally the average was
4.5%. The state's drop in unemployment is affected in part by its slow
rate of population growth. Ohio's population of 11.2 million managed to
grow only 0.1% during 1998.

As high-paying manufacturing jobs are replaced by lower-paying service
sector positions, Ohio's personal income growth is slowing. During 1997,
the state's per capita personal income grew 3.9% to $24,203, but it is

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still only 96% of the national figure ($25,298). Nevertheless, Ohio's
per capita personal income is at a comparable level to three of the
other four states in the Great Lakes region (Illinois is about $3,500
higher).

Calendar 1999 should see Ohio experience continued but slowing economic
growth. Personal income in the state and the nation is projected to
increase by 5.2%, and Ohio's unemployment rate is expected to be
approximately 5.0%. Slight declines in the sales of cars and trucks will
impact durable goods manufacturing, but growth in services and trade
should offset employment losses in those industries.

There can be no assurance that future national, regional or state-wide
economic difficulties, and the resulting impact on state or local
government finances generally, will not adversely affect the market
value of Ohio Obligations held in the Ohio Trust or the ability of
particular obligors to make timely payments of debt service on (or lease
payments relating to) those Obligations.

Revenues and Expenditures. The State of Ohio operates on the basis of a
fiscal biennium for its appropriations and expenditures and is precluded
by law from ending its July 1 to June 30 fiscal year or fiscal biennium
in a deficit position. Most state operations are financed through the
General Revenue Fund ("GRF"), for which personal income and sales and
use taxes are the major sources. Growth and depletion of GRF ending
balances show a consistent pattern related to national economic
conditions, with the ending balances reduced during less favorable and
increased during more favorable economic periods. The state has well-
established procedures for, and has taken in a timely manner, necessary
actions to ensure positive balances during less favorable economic
periods. Those procedures include general and selected reductions in
appropriations spending.

The current biennial budget includes fiscal years 1998 and 1999. During
FY 1998, total GRF revenues reached $17.8 billion, with the individual
income tax generating $5.6 billion (32.7%) and sales and use taxes
generating $5.2 billion (29.2%) of this amount. GRF spending in FY 1998
totaled $17.6 billion, 7.4% higher than FY 1997. Of this amount,
Medicaid and primary and secondary education appropriations were $5.2
billion and $4.3 billion, respectively. Because revenues were higher
than anticipated, Ohio tax payers received an "economic performance and
good management" bonus in the form of a one-time income tax reduction of
3.98%. This reduction was paid for using $262.9 million deposited into
the Income Tax Reduction Fund at the end of FY 1997. Another issue which
impacted state revenues was the continued phasing-in of personal
exemption increases. During tax year 1998, the state personal exemption
was increased from $850 to $950, and the exemption for dependents was
raised from $850 to $1,050. At the end of FY 1998, Ohio's Budget
Stabilization ("rainy day") Fund, targeted to be 5% of the previous
year's GRF revenues, grew by 2.9% to $887.9 million.

GRF revenues for the final year of the biennium, FY 1999, are projected
to total $18.4 billion, a 3.8% increase over FY 1998 receipts. Income
tax collections are expected to grow by 10.0%, while the sales and use
tax will generate an additional 4.6% in revenue. Total GRF
appropriations for FY 1999 are estimated at $18.5 billion, up 5.2%. At
the end of FY 1999, the Budget Stabilization Fund balance is projected
to be $922.1 million (up 3.9%).

Debt Management. Ohio's incurrence or assumption of debt without a vote
of the people is, with limited exceptions, prohibited by current state
constitutional provisions. The state may incur debt, limited in amount
to $750,000, to cover casual deficits or failures in revenues or to meet
expenses not otherwise provided for. The Constitution expressly
precludes the state from assuming the debts of any local government or
corporation. (An exception is made in both cases for any debt incurred
to repel invasion, suppress insurrection or defend the state in war.)

By 14 constitutional amendments, approved from 1921 to date (the latest
adopted in 1995), Ohio voters authorized the incurrence of state debt
and the pledge to taxes or excises to its payment. As of May 6, 1998,
$1.06 billion (excluding certain highway bonds payable primarily from
highway use receipts) of this debt was outstanding. The only such state
debt at that date still authorized to be incurred were portions of the
highway bonds, and the following: (a) up to $100 million of obligations
for coal research and development may be outstanding at any one time
($28.2 million outstanding); (b) $240 million of obligations previously
authorized for local infrastructure improvements, no more than $120
million of which may be issued in any calendar year ($945.5 million
outstanding); and (c) up to $200 million in general obligation bonds for
parks, recreation and natural resources purposes which may be
outstanding at any one time ($88.6 million outstanding, with no more
than $50 million to be issued in any one year).

The electors in 1995 approved a constitutional amendment extending the
local infrastructure bond program (authorizing an additional $1.2
billion of state full faith and credit obligations to be issued over 10
years), and authorizing additional highway bonds (expected to be payable
primarily from highway use receipts). The latter supersedes the prior
$500 million outstanding authorization and authorizes not more than $1.2
billion to be outstanding at any time and not more than $220 million to
be issued in a fiscal year.

The Constitution also authorizes the issuance of state obligations for
certain purposes, the owners of which do not have the right to have
excises or taxes levied to pay debt service. Those special obligations

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include obligations issued by the Ohio Public Facilities Commission and
the Ohio Building Authority, and certain obligations issued by the State
Treasurer, over $5.1 billion of which were outstanding as of May 6, 1998.

The state's aggregate FY 1998 rental payments under various capital
lease and lease purchase agreements were approximately $9.1 million. In
recent years, state agencies have also participated in transportation
and office building projects that may have some local as well as state
use and benefit, in connection with which the state enters into lease
purchase agreements with terms ranging from 7 to 20 years. Certificates
of participation, or special obligation bonds of the state or a local
agency, are issued that represent fractionalized interests in or are
payable from the state's anticipated payments. The state estimates
highest future fiscal year payments under those agreements (as of May 6,
1998) to be approximately $30.7 million (of which $27.2 million is
payable from sources other than the GRF, such as federal highway money
distributions). State payments under all those agreements are subject to
biennial appropriations, with the lease terms being two years subject to
renewal if appropriations are made.

A 1990 constitutional amendment authorizes greater state and political
subdivision participation (including financing) in the provision of
housing. The General Assembly may for that purpose authorize the
issuance of state obligations secured by a pledge of all or such portion
as it authorizes of state revenues or receipts (but not by a pledge of
the state's full faith and credit).

A 1994 constitutional amendment pledges the full faith and credit and
taxing power of the state to meeting certain guarantees under the
state's tuition credit program which provides for purchase of tuition
credits, for the benefit of state residents, guaranteed to cover a
specified amount when applied to the cost of higher education tuition.
(A 1965 constitutional provision that authorized student loan guarantees
payable from available state moneys has never been implemented, apart
from a "guarantee fund" approach funded especially from program revenues.)

State and local agencies issue obligations that are payable from
revenues from or relating to certain facilities (but not from taxes). By
judicial interpretation, these obligations are not "debt" within
constitutional provisions. In general, payment obligations under lease-
purchase agreements of Ohio public agencies (in which certificates of
participation may be issued) are limited in duration to the agency's
fiscal period and are renewable only upon appropriations being made
available for the subsequent fiscal period.

Local school districts in Ohio receive a major portion (statewide
aggregate approximately 44% in recent years) of their operating moneys
from state subsidies but are dependent on local property taxes, and in
119 districts (as of May 6, 1998) from voter-authorized income taxes,
for significant portions of their budgets. Litigation similar to that in
other states has been pending questioning the constitutionality of
Ohio's system of school funding. The Ohio Supreme Court has concluded
that aspects of the system (including basic operating assistance and the
loan program referred to below) are unconstitutional and ordered the
state to provide for and fund a system complying with the Ohio
Constitution, staying its order for a year (to March 1998) to permit
time for responsive corrective actions. A small number of the state's
612 local school districts have in any year required special assistance
to avoid year-end deficits. A program has provided for school district
cash need borrowing directly from commercial lenders, with diversion of
state subsidy distributions to repayment if needed. Recent borrowings
under this program totaled $41.1 million for 28 districts in FY 1994,
$71.1 million for 29 districts in FY 1995 (including $29.5 million for
one), $87.2 million for 20 districts in FY 1996 (including $42.1 million
for one), and $113.2 million for 12 districts in 1997 (including $90
million to one for restructuring its prior loans).

Ohio's 943 incorporated cities and villages rely primarily on property
and municipal income taxes for their operations. With other
subdivisions, they also receive local government support and property
tax relief moneys distributed by the state. For those few municipalities
and school districts that on occasion have faced significant financial
problems, there are statutory procedures for a joint state/local
commission to monitor the fiscal affairs and for development of a
financial plan to eliminate deficits and cure any defaults. (Similar
procedures have recently been extended to counties and townships.) Since
inception for municipalities in 1979, these "fiscal emergency"
procedures have been applied to 24 cities and villages; for 18 of them,
the fiscal situation was resolved and the procedures terminated (two
villages and two cities are in preliminary "fiscal watch status"). As of
May 6, 1998, the 1996 school district "fiscal emergency" provision was
applied to five districts and 11 were on preliminary "fiscal watch"
status.

At present, the state itself does not levy ad valorem taxes on real or
tangible personal property. Those taxes are levied by political
subdivisions and other local taxing districts. The Constitution has
since 1934 limited to 1% of true value in money the amount of the
aggregate levy (including a levy for unvoted general obligations) of
property taxes by all overlapping subdivisions, without a vote of the
electors or a municipal charter provision, and statutes limit the amount
of that aggregate levy to 10 mills per $1 of assessed valuation
(commonly referred to as the "ten-mill limitation"). Voted general
obligations of subdivisions are payable from property taxes that are
unlimited as to amount or rate.

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Ratings. Standard & Poor's Ratings Services and Fitch IBCA, Inc. both
rate State of Ohio general obligation bonds as AA. Moody's Investors
Service, Inc. gives these bonds a Aa3 rating.

The foregoing information constitutes only a brief summary of some of
the general factors which may impact certain issuers of Bonds and does
not purport to be a complete or exhaustive description of all adverse
conditions to which the issuers of Bonds held by the Ohio Trust are
subject. Additionally, many factors including national economic, social
and environmental policies and conditions, which are not within the
control of the issuers of the Bonds, could affect or could have an
adverse impact on the financial condition of the issuers. The Sponsor is
unable to predict whether or to what extent such factors or other
factors may affect the issuers of the Bonds, the market value or
marketability of the Bonds or the ability of the respective issuers of
the Bonds acquired by the Ohio Trust to pay interest on or principal of
the Bonds.

Federal and Ohio State Tax-Free Income

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OHIO TAX EQUIVALENT TABLE
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Taxable Income ($1,000's) Tax-Exempt Estimated Current Return
Single Joint Tax 4.0% 4.5% 5.0% 5.5% 6.0% 6.5% 7.0%
Return Return Bracket* Equivalent Taxable Estimated Current Return
____________________________________________________________________________________________
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 0- 25.75 18.8% 4.93% 5.54% 6.16% 6.77% 7.39% 8.00% 8.62%
$ 0- 43.05 19.4% 4.96% 5.58% 6.20% 6.82% 7.44% 8.06% 8.68%
25.75- 62.45 31.7% 5.86% 6.59% 7.32% 8.05% 8.78% 9.52% 10.25%
43.05-104.05 33.0% 5.97% 6.72% 7.46% 8.21% 8.96% 9.70% 10.45%
62.45-130.25 104.05-158.55 35.8% 6.23% 7.01% 7.79% 8.57% 9.35% 10.12% 10.90%
130.25-283.15 158.55-283.15 40.8% 6.76% 7.60% 8.45% 9.29% 10.14% 10.98% 11.82%
Over 283.15 Over 283.15 44.1% 7.16% 8.05% 8.94% 9.84% 10.73% 11.63% 12.52%

<FN>
* The table does not reflect possible reductions in the State tax rates that
may occur if the Director of Budget and Management determines that certain
surplus revenues exist. Please note that the table does not reflect (i) any
federal or state limitations on the amounts of allowable itemized deductions,
phase-outs of personal or dependent exemption credits or other allowable
credits, (ii) any local taxes imposed or (iii) any taxes other than personal
income taxes. The table assumes that federal taxable income is equal to state
income subject to tax, and in cases where more than one state rate falls within
a federal bracker, the highest state rate corresponding to the highest income
within that federal bracket is used.
</FN>
</TABLE>

Municipal Bonds.

Certain of the bonds held by the Securities in the Trusts may be general
obligations of a governmental entity that are backed by the taxing power
of such entity. Other bonds in the funds may be revenue bonds payable
from the income of a specific project or authority and are not supported
by the issuer's power to levy taxes. General obligation bonds are
secured by the issuer's pledge of its faith, credit and taxing power for
the payment of principal and interest. Revenue bonds, on the other hand,
are payable only from the revenues derived from a particular facility or
class of facilities or, in some cases, from the proceeds of a special
excise tax or other specific revenue source. There are, of course,
variations in the security of the different bonds in the funds, both
within a particular classification and between classifications,
depending on numerous factors. A description of certain types of revenue
bonds follows.

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Healthcare Revenue Bonds. Certain of the bonds may be healthcare revenue
bonds. Ratings of bonds issued for healthcare facilities are sometimes
based on feasibility studies that contain projections of occupancy
levels, revenues and expenses. A facility's gross receipts and net
income available for debt service may be affected by future events and
conditions including among other things, demand for services, the
ability of the facility to provide the services required, physicians'
confidence in the facility, management capabilities, competition with
other hospitals, efforts by insurers and governmental agencies to limit
rates, legislation establishing state rate-setting agencies, expenses,
government regulation, the cost and possible unavailability of
malpractice insurance and the termination or restriction of governmental
financial assistance, including that associated with Medicare, Medicaid
and other similar third party payor programs. Pursuant to recent Federal
legislation, Medicare reimbursements are currently calculated on a
prospective basis utilizing a single nationwide schedule of rates. Prior
to such legislation Medicare reimbursements were based on the actual
costs incurred by the health facility. The current legislation may
adversely affect reimbursements to hospitals and other facilities for
services provided under the Medicare program.

Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds. Certain of the bonds may be single
family mortgage revenue bonds, which are issued for the purpose of
acquiring from originating financial institutions notes secured by
mortgages on residences located within the issuer's boundaries and owned
by persons of low or moderate income. Mortgage loans are generally
partially or completely prepaid prior to their final maturities as a
result of events such as sale of the mortgaged premises, default,
condemnation or casualty loss. Because these bonds are subject to
extraordinary mandatory redemption in whole or in part from such
prepayments of mortgage loans, a substantial portion of such bonds will
probably be redeemed prior to their scheduled maturities or even prior
to their ordinary call dates. The redemption price of such issues may be
more or less than the offering price of such bonds. Extraordinary
mandatory redemption without premium could also result from the failure
of the originating financial institutions to make mortgage loans in
sufficient amounts within a specified time period or, in some cases,
from the sale by the bond issuer of the mortgage loans. Failure of the
originating financial institutions to make mortgage loans would be due
principally to the interest rates on mortgage loans funded from other
sources becoming competitive with the interest rates on the mortgage
loans funded with the proceeds of the single family mortgage revenue
bonds. Additionally, unusually high rates of default on the underlying
mortgage loans may reduce revenues available for the payment of
principal of or interest on such mortgage revenue bonds. Single family
mortgage revenue bonds issued after December 31, 1980 were issued under
Section 103A of the Internal Revenue Code, which Section contains
certain ongoing requirements relating to the use of the proceeds of such
bonds in order for the interest on such bonds to retain its tax-exempt
status. In each case, the issuer of the bonds has covenanted to comply
with applicable ongoing requirements and bond counsel to such issuer has
issued an opinion that the interest on the bonds is exempt from Federal
income tax under existing laws and regulations. There can be no
assurances that the ongoing requirements will be met. The failure to
meet these requirements could cause the interest on the bonds to become
taxable, possibly retroactively from the date of issuance.

Multi-Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds. Certain of the bonds may be
obligations of issuers whose revenues are primarily derived from
mortgage loans to housing projects for low to moderate income families.
The ability of such issuers to make debt service payments will be
affected by events and conditions affecting financed projects,
including, among other things, the achievement and maintenance of
sufficient occupancy levels and adequate rental income, increases in
taxes, employment and income conditions prevailing in local labor
markets, utility costs and other operating expenses, the managerial
ability of project managers, changes in laws and governmental
regulations, the appropriation of subsidies and social and economic
trends affecting the localities in which the projects are located. The
occupancy of housing projects may be adversely affected by high rent
levels and income limitations imposed under Federal and state programs.
Like single family mortgage revenue bonds, multi-family mortgage revenue
bonds are subject to redemption and call features, including
extraordinary mandatory redemption features, upon prepayment, sale or
non-origination of mortgage loans as well as upon the occurrence of
other events. Certain issuers of single or multi-family housing bonds
have considered various ways to redeem bonds they have issued prior to
the stated first redemption dates for such bonds. In one situation the
New York City Housing Development Corporation, in reliance on its
interpretation of certain language in the indenture under which one of
its bond issues was created, redeemed all of such issue at par in spite
of the fact that such indenture provided that the first optional
redemption was to include a premium over par and could not occur prior
to 1992.

Water and Sewerage Revenue Bonds. Certain of the bonds may be
obligations of issuers whose revenues are derived from the sale of water
and/or sewerage services. Water and sewerage bonds are generally payable
from user fees. Problems faced by such issuers include the ability to
obtain timely and adequate rate increases, population decline resulting
in decreased user fees, the difficulty of financing large construction

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programs, the limitations on operations and increased costs and delays
attributable to environmental considerations, the increasing difficulty
of obtaining or discovering new supplies of fresh water, the effect of
conservation programs and the impact of "no-growth" zoning ordinances.
All of such issuers have been experiencing certain of these problems in
varying degrees.

Electric Utility Revenue Bonds. Certain of the bonds may be obligations
of issuers whose revenues are primarily derived from the sale of
electric energy. Utilities are generally subject to extensive regulation
by state utility commissions which, among other things, establish the
rates which may be charged and the appropriate rate of return on an
approved asset base. The problems faced by such issuers include the
difficulty in obtaining approval for timely and adequate rate increases
from the governing public utility commission, the difficulty in
financing large construction programs, the limitations on operations and
increased costs and delays attributable to environmental considerations,
increased competition, recent reductions in estimates of future demand
for electricity in certain areas of the country, the difficulty of the
capital market in absorbing utility debt, the difficulty in obtaining
fuel at reasonable prices and the effect of energy conservation. All of
such issuers have been experiencing certain of these problems in varying
degrees. In addition, Federal, state and municipal governmental
authorities may from time to time review existing and impose additional
regulations governing the licensing, construction and operation of
nuclear power plants, which may adversely affect the ability of the
issuers of such bonds to make payments of principal and/or interest on
such bonds.

Lease Obligation Revenue Bonds. Certain of the bonds may be lease
obligations issued for the most part by governmental authorities that
have no taxing power or other means of directly raising revenues.
Rather, the governmental authorities are financing vehicles created
solely for the construction of buildings (schools, administrative
offices, convention centers and prisons, for example) or the purchase of
equipment (police cars and computer systems, for example) that will be
used by a state or local government (the "lessee"). Thus, these
obligations are subject to the ability and willingness of the lessee
government to meet its lease rental payments which include debt service
on the obligations. Lease obligations are subject, in almost all cases,
to the annual appropriation risk, i.e., the lessee government is not
legally obligated to budget and appropriate for the rental payments
beyond the current fiscal year. These obligations are also subject to
construction and abatement risk in many states-rental obligations cease
in the event that delays in building, damage, destruction or
condemnation of the project prevents its use by the lessee. In these
cases, insurance provisions designed to alleviate this risk become
important credit factors. In the event of default by the lessee
government, there may be significant legal and/or practical difficulties
involved in the re-letting or sale of the project. Some of these issues,
particularly those for equipment purchase, contain the so-called
"substitution safeguard," which bars the lessee government, in the event
it defaults on its rental payments, from the purchase or use of similar
equipment for a certain period of time. This safeguard is designed to
insure that the lessee government will appropriate, even though it is
not legally obligated to do so, but its legality remains untested in
most, if not all, states.

Industrial Revenue Bonds. Certain of the bonds may be industrial revenue
bonds ("IRBs"), including pollution control revenue bonds, which are tax-
exempt securities issued by states, municipalities, public authorities
or similar entities to finance the cost of acquiring, constructing or
improving various industrial projects. These projects are usually
operated by corporate entities. Issuers are obligated only to pay
amounts due on the IRBs to the extent that funds are available from the
unexpended proceeds of the IRBs or receipts or revenues of the issuer
under an arrangement between the issuer and the corporate operator of a
project. The arrangement may be in the form of a lease, installment sale
agreement, conditional sale agreement or loan agreement, but in each
case the payments to the issuer are designed to be sufficient to meet
the payments of amounts due on the IRBs. Regardless of the structure,
payment of IRBs is solely dependent upon the creditworthiness of the
corporate operator of the project or corporate guarantor. Corporate
operators or guarantors may be affected by many factors which may have
an adverse impact on the credit quality of the particular company or
industry. These include cyclicality of revenues and earnings, regulatory
and environmental restrictions, litigation resulting from accidents or
environmentally-caused illnesses, extensive competition and financial
deterioration resulting from a complete restructuring pursuant to a
leveraged buy-out, takeover or otherwise. Such a restructuring may
result in the operator of a project becoming highly leveraged which may
impact on such operator's creditworthiness, which in turn would have an
adverse impact on the rating and/or market value of such bonds. Further,
the possibility of such a restructuring may have an adverse impact on
the market for and consequently the value of such bonds, even though no
actual takeover or other action is ever contemplated or affected. The
IRBs in a fund may be subject to special or extraordinary redemption
provisions which may provide for redemption at par or, with respect to
original issue discount bonds, at issue price plus the amount of
original issue discount accreted to the redemption date plus, if
applicable, a premium. The Sponsor cannot predict the causes or
likelihood of the redemption of IRBs or other bonds in the funds prior
to the stated maturity of such bonds.

Transportation Facility Revenue Bonds. Certain of the bonds may be
obligations which are payable from and secured by revenues derived from

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the ownership and operation of facilities such as airports, bridges,
turnpikes, port authorities, convention centers and arenas. The major
portion of an airport's gross operating income is generally derived from
fees received from signatory airlines pursuant to use agreements which
consist of annual payments for leases, occupancy of certain terminal
space and service fees. Airport operating income may therefore be
affected by the ability of the airlines to meet their obligations under
the use agreements. The air transport industry is experiencing
significant variations in earnings and traffic, due to increased
competition, excess capacity, increased costs, deregulation, traffic
constraints and other factors, and several airlines are experiencing
severe financial difficulties. The Sponsor cannot predict what effect
these industry conditions may have on airport revenues which are
dependent for payment on the financial condition of the airlines and
their usage of the particular airport facility. Similarly, payment on
bonds related to other facilities is dependent on revenues from the
projects, such as user fees from ports, tolls on turnpikes and bridges
and rents from buildings. Therefore, payment may be adversely affected
by reduction in revenues due to such factors as increased cost of
maintenance, decreased use of a facility, lower cost of alternative
modes of transportation, scarcity of fuel and reduction or loss of rents.

Educational Obligation Revenue Bonds. Certain of the bonds may be
obligations of issuers which are, or which govern the operation of,
schools, colleges and universities and whose revenues are derived mainly
from ad valorem taxes, or for higher education systems, from tuition,
dormitory revenues, grants and endowments. General problems relating to
school bonds include litigation contesting the state constitutionality
of financing public education in part from ad valorem taxes, thereby
creating a disparity in educational funds available to schools in
wealthy areas and schools in poor areas. Litigation or legislation on
this issue may affect the sources of funds available for the payment of
school bonds in the funds. General problems relating to college and
university obligations would include the prospect of a declining
percentage of the population consisting of "college" age individuals,
possible inability to raise tuitions and fees sufficiently to cover
increased operating costs, the uncertainty of continued receipt of
Federal grants and state funding and new government legislation or
regulations which may adversely affect the revenues or costs of such
issuers. All of such issuers have been experiencing certain of these
problems in varying degrees.

Resource Recovery Facility Revenue Bonds. Certain of the bonds may be
obligations which are payable from and secured by revenues derived from
the operation of resource recovery facilities. Resource recovery
facilities are designed to process solid waste, generate steam and
convert steam to electricity. Resource recovery bonds may be subject to
extraordinary optional redemption at par upon the occurrence of certain
circumstances, including but not limited to: destruction or condemnation
of a project; contracts relating to a project becoming void,
unenforceable or impossible to perform; changes in the economic
availability of raw materials, operating supplies or facilities
necessary for the operation of a project or technological or other
unavoidable changes adversely affecting the operation of a project;
administrative or judicial actions which render contracts relating to
the projects void, unenforceable or impossible to perform; or impose
unreasonable burdens or excessive liabilities. The Sponsor cannot
predict the causes or likelihood of the redemption of resource recovery
bonds in the funds prior to the stated maturity of the Bonds.

Discount Bonds. Certain of the bonds held by the Securities in the
Trusts may have been acquired at a market discount from par value at
maturity. The coupon interest rates on the discount bonds at the time
they were purchased and deposited in the funds were lower than the
current market interest rates for newly issued bonds of comparable
rating and type. If such interest rates for newly issued comparable
bonds increase, the market discount of previously issued bonds will
become greater, and if such interest rates for newly issued comparable
bonds decline, the market discount of previously issued bonds will be
reduced, other things being equal. Investors should also note that the
value of bonds purchased at a market discount will increase in value
faster than bonds purchased at a market premium if interest rates
decrease. Conversely, if interest rates increase, the value of bonds
purchased at a market discount will decrease faster than bonds purchased
at a market premium. In addition, if interest rates rise, the prepayment
risk of higher yielding, premium bonds and the prepayment benefit for
lower yielding, discount bonds will be reduced. A discount bond held to
maturity will have a larger portion of its total return in the form of
taxable income and capital gain and less in the form of tax-exempt
interest income than a comparable bond newly issued at current market
rates. Market discount attributable to interest changes does not
indicate a lack of market confidence in the issue. Neither the Sponsor
nor the Trustee shall be liable in any way for any default, failure or
defect in any of the bonds.

Original Issue Discount Bonds. Certain of the bonds held by the
Securities in the Trusts may be original issue discount bonds. Under
current law, the original issue discount, which is the difference
between the stated redemption price at maturity and the issue price of
the bonds, is deemed to accrue on a daily basis and the accrued portion
is treated as tax-exempt interest income for Federal income tax
purposes. On sale or redemption, any gain realized that is in excess of
the earned portion of original issue discount will be taxable as capital

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gain unless the gain is attributable to market discount in which case
the accretion of market discount is taxable as ordinary income. The
current value of an original issue discount bond reflects the present
value of its stated redemption price at maturity. The market value tends
to increase in greater increments as the bonds approach maturity.

Zero Coupon Bonds. Certain of the original issue discount bonds may be
zero coupon bonds (including bonds known as multiplier bonds, money
multiplier bonds, capital appreciation bonds, capital accumulator bonds,
compound interest bonds and money discount maturity payment bonds). Zero
coupon bonds do not provide for the payment of any current interest and
generally provide for payment at maturity at face value unless sooner
sold or redeemed. Zero coupon bonds may be subject to more price
volatility than conventional bonds. While some types of zero coupon
bonds, such as multipliers and capital appreciation bonds, define par as
the initial offering price rather than the maturity value, they share
the basic zero coupon bond features of (1) not paying interest on a semi-
annual basis and (2) providing for the reinvestment of the bond's semi-
annual earnings at the bond's stated yield to maturity. While zero
coupon bonds are frequently marketed on the basis that their fixed rate
of return minimizes reinvestment risk, this benefit can be negated in
large part by weak call protection, i.e., a bond's provision for
redemption at only a modest premium over the accreted value of the bond.

Premium Bonds. Certain of the bonds held by the Securities in the Trusts
may have been acquired at a market premium from par value at maturity.
The coupon interest rates on the premium bonds at the time they were
purchased by the fund were higher than the current market interest rates
for newly issued bonds of comparable rating and type. If such interest
rates for newly issued and otherwise comparable bonds decrease, the
market premium of previously issued bonds will be increased, and if such
interest rates for newly issued comparable bonds increase, the market
premium of previously issued bonds will be reduced, other things being
equal. The current returns of bonds trading at a market premium are
initially higher than the current returns of comparable bonds of a
similar type issued at currently prevailing interest rates because
premium bonds tend to decrease in market value as they approach maturity
when the face amount becomes payable. Because part of the purchase price
is thus returned not at maturity but through current income payments,
early redemption of a premium bond at par or early prepayments of
principal will result in a reduction in yield. Redemption pursuant to
call provisions generally will, and redemption pursuant to sinking fund
provisions may, occur at times when the redeemed bonds have an offering
side valuation which represents a premium over par or for original issue
discount bonds a premium over the accreted value.

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MEMORANDUM

Re: The First Trust Combined Series 272

The only difference of consequence (except as described
below) between The First Trust Combined Series 269, which is the
current fund, and The First Trust Combined Series 272, the filing
of which this memorandum accompanies, is the change in the series
number. The list of bonds comprising the Fund, the evaluation,
record and distribution dates and other changes pertaining
specifically to the new series, such as size and number of Units
in the Fund and the statement of condition of the new Fund, will
be filed by amendment.

1940 Act

Forms N-8A and N-8B-2

These forms were not filed, as the Form N-8A and Form N-8B-2
filed in respect of The First Trust of Insured Municipal Bonds,
Series 1 (File No. 811-2541) related also to the subsequent
series of the Fund.

1933 Act

Prospectus

The only significant changes in the Prospectus from the
Series 269 Prospectus relate to the series number and size and
the date and various items of information which will be derived
from and apply specifically to the bonds deposited in the Fund.

CONTENTS OF REGISTRATION STATEMENT

Item A. Bonding Arrangements of Depositor

Nike Securities L.P. is covered by a Brokers' Fidelity
Bond, in the total amount of $1,000,000, the insurer
being National Union Fire Insurance Company of
Pittsburgh.

Item B. This Registration Statement comprises the following
papers and documents:

The Facing Sheet

The Prospectus

The Signatures

Exhibits

S-1

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933,
the Registrant, The First Trust Combined Series 272, has duly
caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the Village of
Lisle and State of Illinois on August 18, 1999.

THE FIRST TRUST COMBINED SERIES 272
(Registrant)

By: NIKE SECURITIES L.P.
(Depositor)

By Robert M. Porcellino
Senior Vice President

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933,
this Registration Statement has been signed below by the
following person in the capacity and on the date indicated:

Name Title* Date

Robert D. Van Kampen Director )
of Nike Securities )
Corporation, the ) August 18, 1999
General Partner of )
Nike Securities L.P. )
)
)Robert M. Porcellino
) Attorney-in-fact**
David J. Allen Director of Nike
Securities Corporation,
the General Partner
of Nike Securities

____________________
* The title of the person named herein represents his capacity
in and relationship to Nike Securities L.P., the Depositor.

** An executed copy of the related power of attorney was filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection
with Amendment No. 1 to Form S-6 of The First Trust Combined
Series 258 (File No. 33-63483) and the same is hereby
incorporated herein by this reference.

S-2

CONSENTS OF COUNSEL

The consents of counsel to the use of their names in the
Prospectus included in this Registration Statement will be
contained in their respective opinions to be filed as
Exhibits 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4 of the Registration Statement.

CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP

The consent of Ernst & Young LLP to the use of its name and
to the reference to such firm in the Prospectus included in this
Registration Statement will be filed by amendment.

CONSENT OF SECURITIES EVALUATION SERVICE, INC.

The consent of Securities Evaluation Service, Inc. to the
use of its name in the Prospectus included in the Registration
Statement is filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Registration Statement

CONSENT OF STANDARD & POOR'S RATINGS GROUP, A DIVISION OF MCGRAW-
HILL, INC.

The consent of Standard & Poor's Ratings Group, A Division
of McGraw-Hill, Inc. to the use of its name in the Prospectus
included in this Registration Statement will be filed as Exhibit
4.2 to the Registration Statement.

S-3

EXHIBIT INDEX

1.1 Form of Standard Terms and Conditions of Trust for The
First Trust Combined Series 145 and subsequent Series
effective October 16, 1991, among Nike Securities L.P.,
as Depositor, United States Trust Company of New York, as
Trustee, Securities Evaluation Service, Inc., as
Evaluator, and Nike Financial Advisory Services L.P. as
Portfolio Supervisor (incorporated by reference to
Amendment No. 1 to Form S-6 [File No. 33-3289] filed on
behalf of The First Trust Combined Series 145).

1.1.1* Form of Trust Agreement for Series 272 among Nike
Securities L.P., as Depositor, The Chase Manhattan Bank,
as Trustee, Securities Evaluation Service, Inc., as
Evaluator, and First Trust Advisors L.P., as Portfolio
Supervisor.

1.2 Copy of Certificate of Limited Partnership of Nike
Securities L.P. (incorporated by reference to Amendment
No. 1 to Form S-6 [File No. 33-42683] filed on behalf of
The First Trust Special Situations Trust, Series 18).

1.3 Copy of Amended and Restated Limited Partnership
Agreement of Nike Securities L.P. (incorporated by
reference to Amendment No. 1 to Form S-6 [File No. 33-
42683] filed on behalf of The First Trust Special
Situations Trust, Series 18).

1.4 Copy of Articles of Incorporation of Nike Securities
Corporation, General Partner of Nike Securities L.P.,
Depositor (incorporated by reference to Amendment No. 1
to Form S-6 [File No. 33-42683] filed on behalf of The
First Trust Special Situations Trust, Series 18).

1.5 Copy of By-Laws of Nike Securities Corporation, General
Partner of Nike Securities L.P., Depositor (incorporated
by reference to Amendment No. 1 to Form S-6 [File No. 33-
42683] filed on behalf of The First Trust Special
Situations Trust, Series 18).

1.6 Master Agreement Among Underwriters (incorporated by
reference to Amendment No. 1 to Form S-6 [File No. 33-
43289] filed on behalf of The First Trust Combined
Series 145).

S-4

2.1 Copy of Certificate of Ownership (included in Exhibit 1.1
filed herewith on page 2 and incorporated herein by
reference).

3.1* Opinion of counsel as to legality of securities being
registered.

3.2* Opinion of counsel as to Federal income tax status of
securities being registered.

3.3* Opinion of counsel to New York tax status of securities
being registered.

3.4* Opinion of counsel as to advancement of funds by Trustee.

4.1* Consent of Securities Evaluation Service, Inc.

4.2* Consent of Standard & Poor's Ratings Group, A Division of
McGraw-Hill, Inc.

6.1 List of Directors and Officers of Depositor and other
related information (incorporated by reference to
Amendment No. 1 to Form S-6 [File No. 33-42683] filed on
behalf of The First Trust Special Situations Trust,
Series 18).

7.1 Power of Attorney executed by the Director listed on page
S-3 of this Registration Statement (incorporated by
reference to Amendment No. 1 to Form S-6 [File
No. 33-63483] filed on behalf of The First Trust Combined
Series 258).

_________________
* To be filed by amendment.

S-5