Letter from Claude White to his cousin Laura. He doesn't want to say he was surprised to receive her letter so soon, but he was happy to get it. He mentions what a good friend she has been to him. He is thankful that she has helped reconcile the differences between him and Linnet, his sweetheart. He advises her to accept the proposal from her 'medicine man' only if he pleases her. He doesn't want her to be married to someone she thought she knew. He mentions how much he loves Linnet. He asks her to come with Linnet so he can see them. He tells her his plan for them to come and visit him. He sends regards to his cousin Bettie and asks her to give his love to Linnet every time she sees her.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz describes receiving visitors at the Academy but being unable to greet them as he did not have a dress blue uniform yet. He also mentions his grades on the entrance exam and that he is looking forward to the Army-Navy football game to be played in November in Philadelphia. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz describes receiving visitors at the Academy but being unable to greet them as he did not have a dress blue uniform yet. He also mentions his grades on the entrance exam and that he is looking forward to the Army-Navy football game to be played in November in Philadelphia.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz describes the holiday he enjoyed over Christmas in Annapolis. He also mentions receiving a package of cakes and sausages from his Henke grandparents. He comments on his French class and the upcoming semi-annual exams, which he anticipates passing. Nimitz also mentions attending a few funerals at the Academy. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz describes the holiday he enjoyed over Christmas in Annapolis. He also mentions receiving a package of cakes and sausages from his Henke grandparents. He comments on his French class and the upcoming semi-annual exams, which he anticipates passing. Nimitz also mentions attending a few funerals at the Academy.

F. M. Maddox's reply to O. Henry's request for Maddox to lend him seventy-five dollars. Maddox asks if it's possible for O. Henry to get the money from his friend in New York.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1), describes becoming slightly seasick on the way from New York City to Newport, Rhode Island. He also expresses concern for his hearing when they commence target practice with the large guns in the upcoming week.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1), describes becoming slightly seasick on the way from New York City to Newport, Rhode Island. He also expresses concern for his hearing when they commence target practice with the large guns in the upcoming week.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions his class standing after all exams. He also comments on assisting his new roommate in his academic performance. Nimitz lists several of the midshipmen that will not be allowed to go home on leave on account of poor standing or excessive demerits. He also outlines his summer cruise schedule aboard the USS Chesapeake, the USS Indiana (BB-1) and the USS Hartford. Nimitz describes the rigors of his recent exams. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions his class standing after all exams. He also comments on assisting his new roommate in his academic performance. Nimitz lists several of the midshipmen that will not be allowed to go home on leave on account of poor standing or excessive demerits. He also outlines his summer cruise schedule aboard the USS Chesapeake, the USS Indiana (BB-1) and the USS Hartford. Nimitz describes the rigors of his recent exams.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz recalls going to the Army-Navy game in Philadelphia and the difficulty in trying to meet up with some friends there. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz recalls going to the Army-Navy game in Philadelphia and the difficulty in trying to meet up with some friends there.

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."

Letter from W. Jack Bryan to William John Bryan discussing an enclosed letter that was mistakenly delivered to W. Jack instead of William John regarding the Beef Trust.

Letter written to Edward Clinch from K.K. Legett, explaining that he would be unable to attend to a matter between them because of a trial he is involved in.

Letter from John Sayles to R. A. Myers stating that they cannot agree to withdrawal any funds by any defendants in the suit involving Sayles' grandmother. Sayles asks for information regarding any withdrawals already made.

Letter from Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company to Nap Foster and Annie B. Foster discussing purchasing three lots in Abilene, Texas from the Nap and Annie Foster.

Letter from J. G. Jackson to William John Bryan discussing the pricing of political announcements, comparing them to the pricing of meals.

Letter from F. W. Hughes to Henry Sayles expressing his happiness that Bomar has extended them an offer. After coming to terms with Bomar, Hughes believes they should no longer partner with him.

Letter from D. T. Bomar to A. Southerland Harris in which he is introduced to Henry Sayles and that can statements by Mr. Sayles can be relied upon.

Letter from Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company to H. M. Stevens discussing the railway company's offer to purchase lots 11 and 12 in Block C on Rose Street in Abilene, Texas for the construction and operation of a railroad.

Letter from [illegible] to Messrs. Sayles & Sayles discussing changes to a city ordinance.

Letter from Leston A. Casey to Perry Sayles discussing debt Sayles owes. Casey informs Sayles of how to best pay off the debt for May through September. Casey urges Sayles to do all he can as soon as possible.