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[Note Written on John C. Moore Corporation Receipt]

Description: Note written on a receipt from the John C. Moore Corporation, addressed to Henry Sayles. The back of the receipt has "Henry Sayles" written on it. The front of the receipt reads, "Father, Please send C [K] for 250 40 to cover your port [okeep] balance. H. S. Jr." A shorter note is written in purple ink, "also paid [dineel] [..] 2010 8 [..] 1400."
Date: December 15, 1903
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, July 1903]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz is on his second summer cruise and is writing from aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1). He mentions liberty in New York City and visiting his aunt Josie as well as Coney Island where he enjoyed several rides. He also mentions some of his experiences aboard the ship. Nimitz also recounts that he has heard of the death of his grandfather Henke.
Date: 1903-07~
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 23, 1903]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, writing from aboard the USS Chesapeake, summarizes his experiences while on the cruise. In his log, Nimitz describes the various drills in which he participated and the movements of the ship. He mentions some folks got seasick during heavy weather, but that he did not.
Date: June 23, 1903
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 William Nimitz, July 1903]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz is on his second summer cruise and is writing from aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1). He mentions liberty in New York City and visiting his aunt Josie as well as Coney Island where he enjoyed several rides. He also mentions some of his experiences aboard the ship. Nimitz also recounts that he has heard of the death of his grandfather Henke.
Date: 1903-07~
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 William Nimitz, June 23, 1903]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, writing from aboard the USS Chesapeake, summarizes his experiences while on the cruise. In his log, Nimitz describes the various drills in which he participated and the movements of the ship. He mentions some folks got seasick during heavy weather, but that he did not.
Date: June 23, 1903
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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