Letter from Ronald Bullord to Betty Jo Reed recalling an old cereal commercial with the phrase "when it's round up time in Texas", and using that to lead into requesting Reed's help to gather a group of WASP to attend a Pearl Harbor Survivors memorial in Fredericksburg, Texas.

Letters from Ronnie Birdson to each of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC) commissioners in support of Cannon Air Force Base.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from China, mentions leaving Manila just as a cholera outbreak occurred. Nimitz mentions his travel plans for he interior of China. He mentions the Boxer Rebellion briefly and various news on some other classmates in the fleet. He also describes a malfunction with one of his torpedoes. Between the time Nimitz started this letter and mailed it, he took an inland trip to Peking, which he describes. He also mentions going to Korea and escorting members of the Taft Party (including Alice Roosevelt).

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from China, mentions leaving Manila just as a cholera outbreak occurred. Nimitz mentions his travel plans for he interior of China. He mentions the Boxer Rebellion briefly and various news on some other classmates in the fleet. He also describes a malfunction with one of his torpedoes. Between the time Nimitz started this letter and mailed it, he took an inland trip to Peking, which he describes. He also mentions going to Korea and escorting members of the Taft Party (including Alice Roosevelt).

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Gillespie County Fruit Growers Association discussing payments for peaches made in July of 1963. Kempner is requesting a refund of $10.00. Attached to the letter is an invoice for peaches totaling $11.75 stamped "Paid" on July 25, 1963 and also a receipt for the $11.75 payment dated July 28, 1963.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Messrs. Gillespie County regarding the order of 80 or 96 cell boxes to be sent if they can't supply 64 cell size as order placed.

Letter from Gillespie County Fruit Growers Association, Inc. to customer about the current situation the peaches with the continued dry weather. He mentions that peaches are not growing as big as they expected. But, he promises to send the good quality and quantity peaches.

Letter from Gillespie County Fruit Growers Association, Inc. to a friend regarding the good crop they had for peaches and he also mentioned for the customer to order quickly so they can send them the quantity they need before they're gone. He also included more information on prices and shipment.

Letter from Eli Rode to Truett Latimer discussing the regulation of the game and fish commission.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz describes some trouble with native Moro tribesmen in the southern Philippines. He also mentions that he has been able to visit several islands in the Philippines and encountered an Army officer who knew the Nimitz family in Fredericksburg and Kerrville.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz describes some trouble with native Moro tribesmen in the southern Philippines. He also mentions that he has been able to visit several islands in the Philippines and encountered an Army officer who knew the Nimitz family in Fredericksburg and Kerrville.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from China, thanks his grandfather for money, but insists he does not need it. He then outlines his ship's itinerary for the upcoming trip to Japan. He shares the news that he will remain aboard the USS Ohio (BB-12) as a watch and division officer after the new Academy graduates arrive aboard.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from China, thanks his grandfather for money, but insists he does not need it. He then outlines his ship's itinerary for the upcoming trip to Japan. He shares the news that he will remain aboard the USS Ohio (BB-12) as a watch and division officer after the new Academy graduates arrive aboard.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from China, mentions being ashore in a camp in the Philippines for some target practice. He also mentions that he suspects his time on the USS Ohio (BB-12) is coming to a close because the Academy graduates are due to arrive aboard in early April. Nimitz expects to be sent to a smaller gunboat, but admits he would rather stay on the Ohio and be overlooked in all the shuffling.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from China, mentions being ashore in a camp in the Philippines for some target practice. He also mentions that he suspects his time on the USS Ohio (BB-12) is coming to a close because the Academy graduates are due to arrive aboard in early April. Nimitz expects to be sent to a smaller gunboat, but admits he would rather stay on the Ohio and be overlooked in all the shuffling.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz discusses preparing for target practice in Manila Bay. He mentions the ship's cat being thrown overboard by the concussion of the 12-inch guns being fired. The cat was recovered. He also mentions entertaining officers of the British fleet.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz discusses preparing for target practice in Manila Bay. He mentions the ship's cat being thrown overboard by the concussion of the 12-inch guns being fired. The cat was recovered. He also mentions entertaining officers of the British fleet.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz discusses his activities on the USS Ohio (BB-12) since arriving in Manila. Nimitz mentions seeing in Manila Bay the damaged Russian ships Aurora and Oleg after the Battle of Tsushima. Nimitz expresses dismay that the Russians were defeated. He also mentions that he has been assigned as the torpedo officer aboard the Ohio. This letter is on USS Ohio stationery.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz discusses his activities on the USS Ohio (BB-12) since arriving in Manila. Nimitz mentions seeing in Manila Bay the damaged Russian ships Aurora and Oleg after the Battle of Tsushima. Nimitz expresses dismay that the Russians were defeated. He also mentions that he has been assigned as the torpedo officer aboard the Ohio.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions his orders have arrived and he departs soon for San Francisco to join the crew of the USS Ohio (BB-12). He mentions where some of his friends and classmates have been assigned. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions his orders have arrived and he departs soon for San Francisco to join the crew of the USS Ohio (BB-12). He mentions where some of his friends and classmates have been assigned.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from San Antonio, discusses his travel plans to return to Annapolis. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from San Antonio, discusses his travel plans to return to Annapolis.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz sends a Christmas greeting to his grandfather and informs him of the weather in Annapolis and the holiday schedule of the Academy. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.