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 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.

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.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz indicates his aunt Augusta and Mr. Mason visited him recently. He also describes his schedule, his coursework and his academic standing in his class as well as his hopes and prospects of improving.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz addresses a concern his grandfather had about hazing. Nimitz describes several of the more comical aspects of hazing he has experienced from the upperclassmen. He also describes the organization of the cadet battalion and mealtimes. He also discusses his roommate and his finances as well as learning French.

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 father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes his efforts at his studies and remarks on his progress. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes his efforts at his studies and remarks on his progress.

Transcription of an excerpt of a 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.

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.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz indicates his aunt Augusta and Mr. Mason visited him recently. He also describes his schedule, his coursework and his academic standing in his class as well as his hopes and prospects of improving.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz addresses a concern his grandfather had about hazing. Nimitz describes several of the more comical aspects of hazing he has experienced from the upperclassmen. He also describes the organization of the cadet battalion and mealtimes. He also discusses his roommate and his finances as well as learning French. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.

Portrait of Chester W. Nimitz in Naval uniform. His hair is cut and combed closely to his head. A standing white collar can be seen under his jacket, which has two anchor emblems on the lapel. The photograph is blurred below his shoulders and his signature appears at the bottom of the photographic print.

Portrait of Chester W. Nimitz in Naval uniform. His hair is cut and combed closely to his head. A standing white collar can be seen under his jacket, which has two anchor emblems on the lapel. The photograph is blurred below his shoulders and his signature appears below the photographic print. Handwritten in red ink beneath his signature is: "Midshipman 4th class - Fall 1901".