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[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 1, 1899]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions learning Spanish from a boarder at the hotel in Kerrville. He also writes of a desire to get ahead in school by studying during the summer. Nimitz also mentions Iago's, his cousin, school ending.
Date: June 1, 1899
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
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[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 24, 1899]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions Kerrville is putting in fire hydrants. He also mentions Aunt Augusta going fishing. He is also asking his grandfather when they might be embarking on a trip together. Iago, Nimitz's cousin, will not be going on the trip.
Date: June 24, 1899
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
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[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 24, 1899]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions Kerrville is putting in fire hydrants. He also mentions Aunt Augusta going fishing. He is also asking his grandfather when they might be embarking on a trip together. Iago, Nimitz's cousin, will not be going on the trip.
Date: June 24, 1899
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 28, 1900]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz relates news about speaking to Representative Slayden and learning of a possible appointment to the Naval Academy earlier than he had initially anticipated. He also mentions that he is studying geometry. The letter is on St. Charles Hotel (Kerrville, Texas) stationery.
Date: June 28, 1900
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, June 28, 1900]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz relates news about speaking to Representative Slayden and learning of a possible appointment to the Naval Academy earlier than he had initially anticipated. He also mentions that he is studying geometry.
Date: June 28, 1900
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 24, 1901]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz describes Annapolis and relates a tale of sailing on Chesapeake Bay. He also indicates he is the only person among his peer group that won his appointment by competitive exam - the others were appointed outright. He also describes his academic progress so far.
Date: June 24, 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, June 24, 1901]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz describes Annapolis and relates a tale of sailing on Chesapeake Bay. He also indicates he is the only person among his peer group that won his appointment by competitive exam - the others were appointed outright. He also describes his academic progress so far.
Date: June 24, 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, June 1, 1902]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz remarks that final exams are that week and that the summer cruise is almost underway. He mentions he will embark on the USS Indiana (BB-1) for the first half of the cruise and the USS Chesapeake (1899), a three-masted sailing bark, for the latter half.
Date: June 1, 1902
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, June 1, 1902]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz remarks that final exams are that week and that the summer cruise is almost underway. He mentions he will embark on the USS Indiana (BB-1) for the first half of the cruise and the USS Chesapeake (1899), a three-masted sailing bark, for the latter half.
Date: June 1, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 10, 1902]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1), describes sleeping in a hammock and the crowded conditions aboard ship. He mentions there is a band aboard ship that plays concerts every morning and evening. Nimitz expresses relief to have his plebe year completed. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: June 10, 1902
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, June 10, 1902]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1), describes sleeping in a hammock and the crowded conditions aboard ship. He mentions there is a band aboard ship that plays concerts every morning and evening. Nimitz expresses relief to have his plebe year completed.
Date: June 10, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 14, 1902]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1), describes cruising in Chesapeake Bay to Newport News, Virginia. He discusses his typical day filled with drills, instruction and recitation. Nimitz provides a list of those standing at the top of his class, including himself standing in eighth of 118. He describes some adventures he had ashore in Virginia while on liberty. He mentions seeing several ships under construction. This letter is … more
Date: June 14, 1902
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, June 14, 1902]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1), describes cruising in Chesapeake Bay to Newport News, Virginia. He discusses his typical day filled with drills, instruction and recitation. Nimitz provides a list of those standing at the top of his class, including himself standing in eighth of 118. He describes some adventures he had ashore in Virginia while on liberty. He mentions seeing several ships under construction.
Date: June 14, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 22, 1902]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1), describes leaving the Chesapeake Bay and going into the Atlantic Ocean. He also mentions he had liberty in New York City and attempted to find an aunt, but could not. He provides details about the ship's coal consumption rates.
Date: June 22, 1902
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, June 22, 1902]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1), describes leaving the Chesapeake Bay and going into the Atlantic Ocean. He also mentions he had liberty in New York City and attempted to find an aunt, but could not. He provides details about the ship's coal consumption rates.
Date: June 22, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 29, 1902]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1), describes becoming slightly seasick on the way from New York City to Newport, Rhode Island. He also expresses concern for his hearing when they commence target practice with the large guns in the upcoming week.
Date: June 29, 1902
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, June 29, 1902]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1), describes becoming slightly seasick on the way from New York City to Newport, Rhode Island. He also expresses concern for his hearing when they commence target practice with the large guns in the upcoming week.
Date: June 29, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
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