Exhibit (j) under Form N-1A
Exhibit (23) under Item 60/Reg.S-K
Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Auditors
We consent to the references to our firm under the caption "Financial
Highlights" in the Prospectus and "Independent Auditors" in the Statement of
Additional Information to the use of our report dated May 15, 2000, in the
Post-Effective Amendment Number 45 to the Registration Statement (Form N-1A No.
33-31602) of the Tax Free Instruments Trust dated August 23, 2000.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Ernst & Young LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
August 23, 2000
