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[Letter from Mrs. D. C. Riley to Dr. Joseph Pound, August 17, 1898] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. D. C. Riley to Dr. Joseph Pound, August 17, 1898]

Letter from Mrs. D. C. Riley to Dr. Joseph Pound telling him that she has received word from Dr. Powell saying that Powell would like to meet Dr. Pound. The rest of the letter she goes on to talk about meeting up with the Pound family at the Fredericksburg fair but that her family would not be staying the entire time.
Date: August 17, 1898
Creator: Riley, Mrs. D. C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. C. Riley to Dr. Joseph Pound, November 26, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from D. C. Riley to Dr. Joseph Pound, November 26, 1899]

Letter from D. C. Riley to Dr. Joseph Pound concerning his being confined to the bed for more than four weeks. Riley tells about the doctor cutting a place on his jaw and having black blood come out; he was also given a shot of moonshine in his arm which made him sick to his stomach though eventually it made him sleep.
Date: November 26, 1899
Creator: Riley, D. C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, August 29, 1893] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, August 29, 1893]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions Otto, his younger brother, and his going to school soon.
Date: August 29, 1893
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, November 25, 1893] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, November 25, 1893]

Transcription of from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions Otto, his younger brother, and anticipating seeing his grandfather at Christmas. He also mentions his father is down with an illness and his mother is too busy to write.
Date: November 25, 1893
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, September 10, 1894] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, September 10, 1894]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions Otto, his younger brother, has an illness. He also mentions starting school again as well as his proficiency with his gun. He is also anticipating the arrival from Washington of his aunt.
Date: September 10, 1894
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, 1897] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, 1897]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions Otto, his younger brother, has recovered from an illness. He also mentions anticipating going to Fredericksburg when school is finished.
Date: 1897-08~
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 1, 1899] (open access)

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

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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, December 4, 1899] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, December 4, 1899]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions various people going hunting and doing well in algebra class.
Date: December 4, 1899
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, December 18, 1899] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, December 18, 1899]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. In this letter, Nimitz mentions meeting Civil War veteran General James Longstreet. He also mentions his work schedule at the hotel and that he will begin studying Latin in school. Nimitz also mentioned that he would soon be coming to Fredericksburg.
Date: December 18, 1899
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, Unknown Date] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, Unknown Date]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. In this letter, Nimitz mentions exams and school being finished in a few weeks. Nimitz also mentioned that he has permission to go see his grandfather. He also hopes to see Iago.
Date: 1899-05/1900-05
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 24, 1899] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 24, 1899]

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
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lone Star Brewing Co. (open access)

Lone Star Brewing Co.

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs with company logo, business name, and text reading: "Brewers of Absolutely Pure Beers. Erlanger, Cabinet, Pilsener and Standard. No Corn Preparation of any kind, only the Highest Grade of Hop and Barley Malt used in the Manufacture of same." Letterhead contains the names A. A. Busch, President; Philipp Carl, Vice President & Gen'l Manager.
Date: 1897
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Moursund & Schuchard, Real Estate Agents (open access)

Moursund & Schuchard, Real Estate Agents

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes illustrated images and stylized text with business name and the names A. W. Moursund, Attorney-at-Law; A. E. Schuchard, County Surveyor.
Date: 1891
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
C. A. Luckenbach, Stockman and Dealer in Live Stock (open access)

C. A. Luckenbach, Stockman and Dealer in Live Stock

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of business name with livestock illustrations.
Date: 1895
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bank of Fredericksburg, Temple D. Smith (open access)

Bank of Fredericksburg, Temple D. Smith

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of business name and decorative designs in lithographic print by Wm. B. Burford Lith. Indianapolis.
Date: 1891
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, August 29, 1893] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, August 29, 1893]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions Otto, his younger brother, and his going to school soon. The letter is on St. Charles Hotel (Kerrville, Texas) stationery.
Date: August 29, 1893
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, November 25, 1893] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, November 25, 1893]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions Otto, his younger brother, and anticipating seeing his grandfather at Christmas. He also mentions his father is down with an illness and his mother is too busy to write. The letter is on St. Charles Hotel (Kerrville, Texas) stationery.
Date: November 25, 1893
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, September 10, 1894] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, September 10, 1894]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions Otto, his younger brother, has an illness. He also mentions starting school again as well as his proficiency with his gun. He is also anticipating the arrival from Washington of his aunt. The letter is on St. Charles Hotel (Kerrville, Texas) stationery.
Date: September 10, 1894
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, 1897]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions Otto, his younger brother, has recovered from an illness. He also mentions anticipating going to Fredericksburg when school is finished. The letter is on St. Charles Hotel (Kerrville, Texas) stationery.
Date: 1897-08~
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 24, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 24, 1899]

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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, December 4, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, December 4, 1899]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions various people going hunting and doing well in algebra class. The letter is on St. Charles Hotel (Kerrville, Texas) stationery.
Date: December 4, 1899
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, December 18, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, December 18, 1899]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. In this letter, Nimitz mentions meeting Civil War veteran General James Longstreet. He also mentions his work schedule at the hotel and that he will begin studying Latin in school. Nimitz also mentioned that he would soon be coming to Fredericksburg. The letter is on St. Charles Hotel (Kerrville, Texas) stationery.
Date: December 18, 1899
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, Unknown Date] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, Unknown Date]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. In this letter, Nimitz mentions exams and school being finished in a few weeks. Nimitz also mentioned that he has permission to go see his grandfather. He also hopes to see Iago.
Date: 1899-05/1900-05
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 1, 1899] (open access)

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

Handwritten 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
System: The Portal to Texas History