Smith, Olen Ellis CM3
617 58 33

Fort Worth 3 Texas
Nov 20, 1945

Capt. Charles B McVay III

Dear Sir:
I received your letter telling me how sorry you were about my husband losing his life when the U.S.S. Indianapolis was sunk. I want to thank you for your letter it helped a lot although nothing seems to ease the pain.

I was wondering if there is anyway which I might receive a list of the survivors. I knew quit a few of the boys on the ship and of course if there are any of them I knew survived I would like very much to get in touch with them.

I would appreciate it very much if you could send me any information on this.
Thank you very much.

Sincerely;
Mrs Olin Ellis Smith
3009 Honeysuckle
Fort Worth 3, Texas

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SMITH, Olen Ellis 617 58 33 CM3c

November 27, 1945

My dear Mrs. Smith,

Your letter of November 20th reached me a few days ago. I am forwarding herewith a list of the survivors as you requested.

Very sincerely yours,

CHAS. B. MCVAY, III
Captain, U. S. Navy

Mrs. Olen Ellis Smith
3009 Honeysuckle
Fort Worth 3, Texas