Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc.

03/08/2021 | Press release | Archived content

Registration Form by Closed-End Investment Company (SEC Filing - N-2)

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

900 G STREET, NW

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20001

TELEPHONE: +1-202-636-5500

FACSIMILE: +1-202-636-5502

Direct Dial Number

+1-202-636-5806

E-mail Address

[email protected]

VIA EDGAR

March 8, 2021

Re: Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. (the 'Fund')

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, NE

Washington, DC 20549

Ladies and Gentlemen:

On behalf of Western Asset Mortgage Opportunity Fund Inc. (the 'Fund'), we hereby submit for filing by direct electronic transmission the Fund's Registration Statement on Form N-2 (the 'Registration Statement') under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the '1933 Act'), and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the '1940 Act'). The Registration Statement is being filed to register sales of the Fund's common stock pursuant to Rule 415 under the 1933 Act and pursuant to General Instruction A.2 of Form N-2.

Any questions or communications regarding this filing should be directed to David Blass ([email protected] or (202) 636-5863) or Ryan Brizek ([email protected] or (202) 636-5806).

Very truly yours,
/s/ Ryan Brizek
Ryan Brizek

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