Two International Place
Boston, MA 02110
(617) 482-8260
www.eatonvance.com
November 7, 2018
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Attn: Lisa Larkin
Re: Eaton Vance Municipal Bond Fund (the “Fund”)
Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Fund’s Registration Statement on Form N-14 8C
(File No. 333-227659)
Dear Ms. Larkin:
Pursuant to Rule 461(a) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Fund respectfully requests that the effectiveness of the above-referenced pre-effective amendment on Form N-14 8C be accelerated to November 9, 2018, or as soon thereafter as possible.
| Very truly yours, |
| Eaton Vance Municipal Bond Fund |
| /s/ Maureen A. Gemma |
| Maureen A. Gemma |
| Vice President |