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Wire Stretcher and Splicer.

Patent for a simple and inexpensive wire stretcher and splicer that can easily connect to a post and use it as an anchor while stretching wire. The invention also draws wires together and re-connects them. A crank makes the device easy to use.

Date: September 4, 1894

Creator: Marshall, Otto

Item Type: Patent

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, September 10, 1894]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions Otto, his younger brother, has an illness. He also mentions starting school again as well as his proficiency with his gun. He is also anticipating the arrival from Washington of his aunt.

Date: September 10, 1894

Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966

Item Type: Letter

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

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, September 10, 1894]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions Otto, his younger brother, has an illness. He also mentions starting school again as well as his proficiency with his gun. He is also anticipating the arrival from Washington of his aunt. The letter is on St. Charles Hotel (Kerrville, Texas) stationery.