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August 29, 2017

VIA EDGAR

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Re: The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.

Investment Company Act File No. 811-04700

Ladies and Gentlemen:

On behalf of The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (the “Fund”), pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, we hereby file via EDGAR transmission the Fund’s Registration Statement on Form N-2.

Any questions or comments on the Registration Statement should be directed to the undersigned at (212) 728-8865.

 

Very truly yours,

/s/ Ryan P. Brizek

Ryan P. Brizek
Enclosures

 

cc: Bruce N. Alpert, The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.

Agnes Mullady, The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.

Andrea R. Mango, Esq., The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.

Rose F. DiMartino, Esq., Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

 

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