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[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Charles Henry Nimitz, June 1905]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz discusses his activities on the USS Ohio (BB-12) since arriving in Manila. Nimitz mentions seeing in Manila Bay the damaged Russian ships Aurora and Oleg after the Battle of Tsushima. Nimitz expresses dismay that the Russians were defeated. He also mentions that he has been assigned as the torpedo officer aboard the Ohio.
Date: 1905-06-03/1905-06-08
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Location: 14.518831 120.757983
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Charles Henry Nimitz, June 1905]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz discusses his activities on the USS Ohio (BB-12) since arriving in Manila. Nimitz mentions seeing in Manila Bay the damaged Russian ships Aurora and Oleg after the Battle of Tsushima. Nimitz expresses dismay that the Russians were defeated. He also mentions that he has been assigned as the torpedo officer aboard the Ohio. This letter is on USS Ohio stationery.
Date: 1905-06-03/1905-06-08
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Location: 14.518831 120.757983
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, October 3, 1901]

Description: 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.
Date: October 3, 1901
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, November 3, 1901]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz relates where he stands in his class after a month at the Academy. He also expresses a belief that he ought to be able to maintain his position with hard work. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: November 3, 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, October 3, 1901]

Description: 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.
Date: October 3, 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, November 3, 1901]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz relates where he stands in his class after a month at the Academy. He also expresses a belief that he ought to be able to maintain his position with hard work.
Date: November 3, 1901
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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