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).

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.

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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.

Photograph of two men with buggies near the Llano River. Horses are pulling the buggies, and the men are standing next to them. It is matted on a light mat.

Photograph of multiple men with buggies walking through a field near the Llano River. Horses are pulling the buggies, and the men are standing next to them. It is matted on a light mat.

Photograph of a group of men standing next to a campfire near the Llano River. Two of the men are cooking, and the rest of the group is watching. It is matted on a light mat.

Photograph of two children fishing in the Llano River. The water is very shallow, and on the riverbanks are small trees and shrubs. It is matted on a light mat.

Photograph of two men standing on the riverbank fishing in the Llano River. The water is very shallow, and on the riverbanks are small trees and shrubs. It is matted on a light mat.

Photograph of men camping near the Llano River. The group of men are standing to the left while another man cooks over a grill. It is matted on a light mat.

Photograph of men camping near the Llano River. The group of men are standing to the left while another man cooks over a grill. It is matted on a light mat.

Photograph of men camping near the Llano River. The group of men are posed in front of the buggies and horses. It is matted on a light mat.

Photograph of a group of men standing in front of three light colored tents near the Llano River. It is matted on a light mat.

Photograph of men camping and cooking near the Llano River. It is matted on a light mat.

Photograph of a group of men standing next to the Llano River fishing. The photograph is very faded. It is matted on a light mat.

Photograph of three men standing next to a string of dead fish near the Llano River. Behind them are buggies being pulled by horses. It is matted on a light mat.

Photograph of two men hunting near the Llano River. They are walking through thick brush. It is matted on a light mat.

Photograph of a group of men standing next to a buggie near the Llano River.

Photograph of Robert Striegler's house on the main street in Fredericksburg, Texas. The view is of the front of the house. The building is two stories, made of stones, and the porch and balcony have railings. On the back is written: "Jabberwocky Antiques, 310 East Main St., Robt. Striegler House 1905."

Photograph of the Llano River. The water is very shallow, and on the riverbanks are small trees and shrubs. It is matted on a light mat.

Photograph of the Llano River. The water is moving very quickly and rushing over large boulders. On the riverbanks are small trees and shrubs. It is matted on a light mat.