Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions contacting James Luther Slayden, United States Representative from Texas, about participating in a competitive examination for appointment to the US Naval Academy. The letter is on St. Charles Hotel (Kerrville, Texas) stationery.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions his decision to try for appointment to either Annapolis or West Point. He also indicated he will study geometry that summer with John Toland as tutor. The letter is on St. Charles Hotel (Kerrville, Texas) stationery.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz relates news that he received information and sample exams from the Navy and War departments. The letter is on St. Charles Hotel (Kerrville, Texas) stationery.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz begins with a review of his grades in school. He laments having to study Latin and views it as a waste of time. The letter is on St. Charles Hotel (Kerrville, Texas) stationery.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz relates his final grades for the school year and mentions graduation. He also mentions John Toland being re-elected as superintendent. The letter is on St. Charles Hotel (Kerrville, Texas) stationery.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz relates news about speaking to Representative Slayden and learning of a possible appointment to the Naval Academy earlier than he had initially anticipated. He also mentions that he is studying geometry. The letter is on St. Charles Hotel (Kerrville, Texas) stationery.

Portrait of a young Catherine Freeman. In the photo she is facing the left while wearing a white ruffled dress that falls just below her knees and a matching white bow on top of her head. She is also wearing long white socks and dark dress shoes. Stamped in lower right: "Skinner Quincy".

Portrait of Catherine Vance Freeman, probably around age 16-19. The photo is taken from the torso up but is blurred to about her shoulders wear a lace collar can be seen. Catherine wears her hair up and has a flat expression on her face.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions contacting James Luther Slayden, United States Representative from Texas, about participating in a competitive examination for appointment to the US Naval Academy.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions his decision to try for appointment to either Annapolis or West Point. He also indicated he will study geometry that summer with John Toland as tutor.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz relates news that he received information and sample exams from the Navy and War departments.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz begins with a review of his grades in school. He laments having to study Latin and views it as a waste of time.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz relates his final grades for the school year and mentions graduation. He also mentions John Toland being re-elected as superintendent.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz relates news about speaking to Representative Slayden and learning of a possible appointment to the Naval Academy earlier than he had initially anticipated. He also mentions that he is studying geometry.