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

Description: 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
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

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

Description: 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
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, September 14-18, 1901]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz describes his activities at the Academy such as rowing boats, drilling and tying knots. He also mentions going aboard the training ship, the Chesapeake. Nimitz also mentions attending a worship service in the chapel at the Academy.
Date: [1901-09-14,1901-09-18]
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Bank of Fredericksburg, Temple D. Smith

Description: 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
Partner: Texas General Land Office

Moursund & Schuchard, Real Estate Agents

Description: 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
Partner: Texas General Land Office

[Letter from Gillespie County Fruit Growers Association, Inc. to customer, July 16, 1963]

Description: Letter from Gillespie County Fruit Growers Association, Inc. to customer about the current situation the peaches with the continued dry weather. He mentions that peaches are not growing as big as they expected. But, he promises to send the good quality and quantity peaches.
Date: July 16, 1963
Creator: Gillespie County Fruit Growers Association, Inc.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

Lone Star Brewing Co.

Description: 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
Partner: Texas General Land Office

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

Description: 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.
Partner: Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead

[Letter from Gillespie County Fruit Growers Association, Inc. to a Friend, July 12, 1963]

Description: Letter from Gillespie County Fruit Growers Association, Inc. to a friend regarding the good crop they had for peaches and he also mentioned for the customer to order quickly so they can send them the quantity they need before they're gone. He also included more information on prices and shipment.
Date: June 12, 1963
Creator: Gillespie County Fruit Growers Association, Inc.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Ronald Bullord to Betty Jo Reed, Nov. 27, 2009]

Description: Letter from Ronald Bullord to Betty Jo Reed recalling an old cereal commercial with the phrase "when it's round up time in Texas", and using that to lead into requesting Reed's help to gather a group of WASP to attend a Pearl Harbor Survivors memorial in Fredericksburg, Texas.
Date: November 27, 2009
Creator: Bullord, Ronald
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Messrs. Gillespie County, July 30, 1963]

Description: Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Gillespie County Fruit Growers Association discussing payments for peaches made in July of 1963. Kempner is requesting a refund of $10.00. Attached to the letter is an invoice for peaches totaling $11.75 stamped "Paid" on July 25, 1963 and also a receipt for the $11.75 payment dated July 28, 1963.
Date: July 30, 1963
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, September 8, 1902]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from Kerrville, expresses uncertainty about when he and his mother might go to Fredericksburg for a visit.
Date: September 8, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, September 8, 1902]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from Kerrville, expresses uncertainty about when he and his mother might go to Fredericksburg for a visit. This letter is on St. Charles Hotel stationery.
Date: September 8, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, January 23, 1900]

Description: 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.
Date: January 23, 1900
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, August 25, 1901]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz tells of the looming examinations for entrance into the Naval Academy and his confidence in passing and gaining admittance.
Date: August 25, 1901
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

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

Description: 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
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

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

Description: 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
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 4, 1900]

Description: 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.
Date: June 4, 1900
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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