Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz sends a very brief Christmas greeting to his family in Fredericksburg. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz sends a very brief Christmas greeting to his family in Fredericksburg.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes the previous Saturday in Philadelphia where the midshipmen and the West Point cadets all had lunch together. He also mentions meeting Victor Keidel of Fredericksburg and in Philadelphia studying medicine, that day and touring the city with him. Nimitz also provides his standing in his classes. He mentions gunnery practice and having an accident in which a seaman was injured.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes the previous Saturday in Philadelphia where the midshipmen and the West Point cadets all had lunch together. He also mentions meeting Victor Keidel of Fredericksburg and in Philadelphia studying medicine, that day and touring the city with him. Nimitz also provides his standing in his classes. He mentions gunnery practice and having an accident in which a seaman was injured.

Letter to Esther Pennington responding to the letter she sent to the writer earlier, inquiring about other family members, sharing details of her recent activities and the weather situation in their town. The writer also reminds Esther of how much she is missed and wishes to see her soon.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions his standing in his classes and also describes some of his duties during the week. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery. He also mentions his trip to Philadelphia for the Army-Navy football game. He mentions that he will begin writing letters to Elsie Wahrmund in Spanish. This letter is written on United States Naval Academy stationery.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions his standing in his classes and also describes some of his duties during the week. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery. He also mentions his trip to Philadelphia for the Army-Navy football game. He mentions that he will begin writing letters to Elsie Wahrmund in Spanish.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates his excitement about the annual Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia. Nimitz bemoans the fact that he is on duty on Thanksgiving Day. This letter is written on US Naval Academy stationery.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates his excitement about the annual Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia. Nimitz bemoans the fact that he is on duty on Thanksgiving Day.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions receiving a photograph of his siblings, Otto and Dora. He also mentions that calculus is not as difficult as some of the other mathematics he has faced at the Academy. Nimitz comments also on enjoying the work he doing in the carpenter, blacksmith and boiler shops. He also mentions he will be going to Philadelphia in a week for the annual Army-Navy game. He also mentions communicating with Victor Keidel of Fredericksburg, who was in Philadelphia studying medicine.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions receiving a photograph of his siblings, Otto and Dora. He also mentions that calculus is not as difficult as some of the other mathematics he has faced at the Academy. Nimitz comments also on enjoying the work he doing in the carpenter, blacksmith and boiler shops. He also mentions he will be going to Philadelphia in a week for the annual Army-Navy game. He also mentions communicating with Victor Keidel of Fredericksburg, who was in Philadelphia studying medicine.

Letter to Esther Pennington from Catherine thanking her for the letter she sent, expressing joy for hearing from her and discussing plans for them to meet soon.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz answers a few questions and then relates his current standing in his classes. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz answers a few questions and then relates his current standing in his classes.

Letter to Esther Pennington informing her why a letter was sent to her earlier.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates his experiences while participating in the Grand Army of the Republic parade in Washington, DC. Nimitz also shares the news that his class will graduate in June, 1904 as ensigns. (Nimitz actually graduated in January, 1905.) This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.

Letter from Ida Moses to her uncle, Dr. Joseph Pound, discussing her upcoming visit to his place; her husband's business will keep them from visiting until the middle of November but hope to "stay a few weeks." Ida also says that her mother is especially looking forward to the visit as she has not seen her grandchildren for a year.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates his experiences while participating in the Grand Army of the Republic parade in Washington, DC. Nimitz also shares the news that his class will graduate in June, 1904 as ensigns. (Nimitz actually graduated in January, 1905)

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates his experiences while returning to the Academy for his second year. He mentions marching in the Grand Army of the Republic parade in Washington in the near future. Nimitz relates a story about arriving at the Academy wearing a giant sombrero he purchased in San Antonio while returning. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates his experiences while returning to the Academy for his second year. He mentions marching in the Grand Army of the Republic parade in Washington in the near future. Nimitz relates a story about arriving at the Academy wearing a giant sombrero he purchased in San Antonio while returning.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates his adventures on the train during his return to Annapolis. He also comments on the large number of cadets at the Academy and what he will be studying. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates his adventures on the train during his return to Annapolis. He also comments on the large number of cadets at the Academy and what he will be studying.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from Kerrville, expresses uncertainty about when he and his mother might go to Fredericksburg for a visit. This letter is on St. Charles Hotel stationery.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from Kerrville, expresses uncertainty about when he and his mother might go to Fredericksburg for a visit.