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[Excerpt of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, February 1904]
Excerpt of a handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz discusses the academic rigors of the Academy and mentions how some midshipmen are rated as unsatisfactory in their work. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date:
1904-02~
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Excerpt of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, October 7, 1904]
Excerpt of a handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions how his studies are proceeding, He also discusses having uniforms made in anticipation of graduating in February. Nimitz also mentions being able to pay his debts. He also describes his duties as officer in charge of Bancroft Hall. This letter is on US naval Academy stationery.
Date:
October 7, 1904
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. E. Trent to Linnet Moore White, September 12, 1904]
Letter from A. E. Trent to Linnet Moore White giving information on the family's health, the weather, and the activities of Ruth White. The letter from Mattie Franklin is discussed. The the crops, canning, and the fate of the chickens are discussed.
Date:
September 12, 1904
Creator:
Trent, A. E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from B. R. Webb, Jr. to William John Bryan, February 3, 1904]
Letter from B. R. Webb, Jr. of the Fort Worth Telegram to William John Bryan asking for information for an editorial about the death of a daughter Robert E. Lee.
Date:
February 3, 1904
Creator:
Webb, B. R., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Caroline McGuire to Tom McGee Scott, March 18, 1904]
Letter from Carolyn McGuire to Tom McGee Scott, congratulating him on his engagement to her niece, Caroline McGuire Street.
Date:
March 18, 1904
Creator:
McGuire, Caroline
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore, November 17, 1887]
Letter...
Date:
April 11, 1904
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Charles Henry Nimitz, September 27, 1904]
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.
Date:
September 27, 1904
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, 1904]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz expresses concern about an outbreak of yellow fever in San Antonio. He also mentions his standing in his classes and indicates he is getting plenty of exercise. He also mentions that three upperclass midshipmen were dismissed from the Academy for hazing. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date:
1904~
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, April 24, 1904]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz discusses his standing in his classes after the latest monthly exams. He also describes his class being called out from the Academy to fight a fire raging in Annapolis. He also mentions an accident aboard a ship that claimed several lives - including two of Nimitz's friends that had already graduated. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date:
April 24, 1904
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, August 11, 1904]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz is on the summer cruise and writing from aboard the USS Massachusetts (BB-2). He discusses his assignment in the engine room and what he anticipates doing when he returns home on leave. He mentions intending to teach his younger brother Otto to box as a means of temper control.
Date:
August 11, 1904
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, August 16, 1904]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz is on the summer cruise and writing from aboard the USS Massachusetts (BB-2). He discusses the condition of his ear and is optimistic. He mentions participating in the Grand Army of the Republic reunion parade in Boston as well as his upcoming leave plans. This letter is on USS Massachusetts stationery.
Date:
August 16, 1904
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, August 1904]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz is on another summer cruise, this time aboard the USS Massachusetts (BB-2). He mentions his standing while on the cruise and relates a story about getting locked in a hotel bathroom. Also, he mentions having caught a cold, which resulted in an ear infection. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date:
1904-08~
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, December 1904]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz laments the fact that Navy lost again to Army in football and admits he believes his class is cursed. He reports on his standing in his classes for November. He also mentions a desire to be assigned to the Asiatic Station upon graduation. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date:
1904-12~
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, Jun-Jul. 1904]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz is on the summer cruise and writing from aboard the USS Hartford. He discusses visiting the shipyards at Newport News, Virginia. Nimitz expresses some surprise to see German navy ships anchored nearby and able to view the construction of American battleships so freely. He also mentions some details about being aboard and interacting with the captain. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date:
1904-06-26/1904-07-01
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 1904]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz discusses exams he took in February. He also expresses a wish that he could serve on a ship with a congenial group of officers. Nimitz also mentions he has purchased his sword. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date:
1904-03~
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, May 1, 1904]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz discusses the recent crew competition with the University of Pennsylvania. He then proceeds to list the items he ate for breakfast the next morning. Nimitz also mentions his possible class standing after April. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date:
May 1, 1904
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, May 1904]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz discusses his standing in his classes at the end of the term. He also mentions details about crew competition against Yale and Georgetown. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date:
1904-05~
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, May 1904]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz discusses a boat race versus Yale and other news about his crew efforts. He also mentions that a midshipman drowned in the Chesapeake after the sailboat he was on capsized in a squall. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date:
1904-05~
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, November 6, 1904]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz informs his father that he now has a life insurance policy and will be sending it home. He also reflects on the prospects of being commissioned an ensign upon graduating from the Academy. Nimitz also confesses to being restless and ready to move on from the Academy and get into the service. He also mentions going to Philadelphia for the Army-Navy football game. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date:
1904-11-06~
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, November 1904]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz details his standing in his courses. He mentions the upcoming Army-Navy football game and is anticipating seeing some familiar people from home soon. Nimitz also indicates his class will graduate on 30 January 1905. He also admits to being ready to get out of the Academy and into the service. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date:
1904-11-01/1904-11-05
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elmer Holcomb Wheatly to Josephine Wheatly, July 27, 1904]
Letter written to Josephine Wheatly from her husband, Elmer Holcomb Wheatly. In the letter, Elmer talks about a type of kidney pills that might help Josephine feel better, as well as his visit with her father one night. Finally he wishes Josephine a "nice time in Belleville this week with love to all and kisses for you."
Date:
July 27, 1904
Creator:
Wheatly, Elmer Holcomb
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George P Fuilay to Dr. Joseph Pound, August 29, 1904]
Letter from George P. Fuilay to Dr. Joseph Pound telling him to correspond with Mrs. Murdock in order to acknowledge his presence at the upcoming reunion in St. Louis. Fuilay says that Murdock had told him that the "Texas & Pacific and Iron Mountain Railways will give our comrades free passage to St. Louis."
Date:
August 29, 1904
Creator:
Fuilay, George P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ida Moses to her Uncle, Dr. Joseph Pound, May 7, 1904]
Letter from Idee Moses to her uncle, Dr. Joseph Pound, asking when he would be out their way to visit, as he is going to "the fair before the weather gets too warm." She mentions that they are now moved and comfortably living in their new home; they have had a lot of rain over the last two weeks.
Date:
May 7, 1904
Creator:
Moses, Ida
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James B. Wells to William John Bryan, May 31, 1904]
Letter from James B. Wells to William John Bryan discussing how he promised to appoint J. C. Lynch as the chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee of the One-hundred and third Representative District of Texas.
Date:
May 31, 1904
Creator:
Wells, James B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History