2/4/43
My dear Mrs. Sullivan:
In order to express to you in a tangible way the nation's appreciation of your gallant spirit, it gives me great pleasure to extend an invitation to you to Christen the Destroyer U.S.S. THE SULLIVANS which has been named in honor of your five sons, George Thomas, Francis Henry, Joseph Eugene, Madison Abel and Albert Leo.
The U.S.S THE SULLIVANS is scheduled to be launched at the plant of the Dethlehem Steel Company, San Francisco, California, April 4, 1943.
The Supervisor of Shipbuilding, U.S.N., at the plant of the Bethlehem Steel Company, San Fracisco, California, will arrange with you all the details connected with the launchin and he will also advise you should there be any change in the launching date.
Your unselfishness and courage serves as a real inspiration for me as i am sure it will for all Americans. Such faith and fortitude in the face of tragedy convinces me of indomitable spirit and will of our people.
Sincerely yours,
Mrs. Thomas F. Sullivan,
98 Adams Street,
Waterloo, Iowa
