EATON VANCE INVESTMENT TRUST, 485BPOS, EX-99.(J)(2), 2000-07-24

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485BPOS, EX-99.(J)(2), 2000-07-24

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                                                                  EXHIBIT (j)(2)



                          INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

     We  consent  to the  incorporation  by  reference  in  this  Post-Effective
Amendment No. 43 to the  Registration  Statement  (1933 Act File No. 33-1121) on
Form N-1A of Eaton Vance  Investment  Trust of our reports  each dated April 28,
2000 of National Limited Maturity Municipals  Portfolio and Eaton Vance National
Limited Maturity Municipals Fund included in the March 31, 2000 Annual Report to
Shareholders of Eaton Vance National Limited Maturity Municipals Fund.

     We also consent to the reference to our Firm under the headings  "Financial
Highlights" in the Prospectus and "Other Service  Providers" in the Statement of
Additional Information.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP


July 21, 2000
Boston, Massachusetts