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[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Anna Henke Nimitz, December 1901]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his mother in Kerrville. Nimitz thanks her for sending a box of goodies to him for Christmas. He mentions having some time off during the holidays and enjoying some dances held in the armory. He asks about the gifts he sent home for Christmas and mentions his standing in his classes. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: 1901-12-30?
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, December 29, 1901]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz describes the holiday he enjoyed over Christmas in Annapolis. He also mentions receiving a package of cakes and sausages from his Henke grandparents. He comments on his French class and the upcoming semi-annual exams, which he anticipates passing. Nimitz also mentions attending a few funerals at the Academy. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: December 29, 1901
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, May 31, 1901]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz relates news from Fort Sam Houston about having passed his physical examination required for service in the military. He also contemplates entering Robert Werntz's Preparatory Academy in Annapolis prior to arriving at the Naval Academy. Also included is a copy of the examining Army physician's report.
Date: May 31, 1901
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, November 3, 1901]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates his standing in his classes after the first month at the Academy. He expects to keep improving and also expects some others will fail. Nimitz indicates the artillery drill hurts his ears, but enjoys drilling when the band is playing. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: November 3, 1901
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, November 25, 1901]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz is writing from the hospital, where he had been with a fever for the past five days. He mentions being lonely and having no visitors but his roommate. He indicates his photographs are ready and that his health is improving. He anticipates being released soon and getting back into his studies. He mentions he is looking forward to going to Philadelphia for the Army-Navy football game. This letter is written on US Naval Acad… more
Date: November 25, 1901
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, September 7, 1901]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes the rigors of the exams and indicates he has gained admittance to the US Naval Academy and will report there in a few days. He also indicates that he was almost not admitted on account of his hearing, but passed the physical exam, too.
Date: September 7, 1901
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Anna Henke Nimitz, December 1901]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his mother in Kerrville. Nimitz thanks her for sending a box of goodies to him for Christmas. He mentions having some time off during the holidays and enjoying some dances held in the armory. He asks about the gifts he sent home for Christmas and mentions his standing in his classes.
Date: 1901-12-30?
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, December 29, 1901]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz describes the holiday he enjoyed over Christmas in Annapolis. He also mentions receiving a package of cakes and sausages from his Henke grandparents. He comments on his French class and the upcoming semi-annual exams, which he anticipates passing. Nimitz also mentions attending a few funerals at the Academy.
Date: December 29, 1901
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, May 31, 1901]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz relates news from Fort Sam Houston about having passed his physical examination required for service in the military. He also contemplates entering Robert Werntz's Preparatory Academy in Annapolis prior to arriving at the Naval Academy. Also included is a copy of the examining Army physician's report.
Date: May 31, 1901
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, November 3, 1901]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates his standing in his classes after the first month at the Academy. He expects to keep improving and also expects some others will fail. Nimitz indicates the artillery drill hurts his ears, but enjoys drilling when the band is playing.
Date: November 3, 1901
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, November 25, 1901]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz is writing from the hospital, where he had been with a fever for the past five days. He mentions being lonely and having no visitors but his roommate. He indicates his photographs are ready and that his health is improving. He anticipates being released soon and getting back into his studies. He mentions he is looking forward to going to Philadelphia for the Army-Navy football game.
Date: November 25, 1901
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, September 7, 1901]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes the rigors of the exams and indicates he has gained admittance to the US Naval Academy and will report there in a few days. He also indicates that he was almost not admitted on account of his hearing, but passed the physical exam, too.
Date: September 7, 1901
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, September 27, 1901]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz indicates that a one dollar a month allowance should be sufficient while at the Academy. He also intends to get his new dress jacket before having his photo made. He also mentions his feet are feeling better and that his class has two lessons a day aboard the training ship Chesapeake. He also mentions being vaccinated. Nimitz also mentions looking forward to the Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia later in the ye… more
Date: September 27, 1901
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
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