[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 29, 1902]

One of 262 letters in the series: Chester W. Nimitz Personal Letters, 1893-1911 available on this site.

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Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1), describes becoming slightly seasick on the way from New York City to Newport, Rhode Island. He also expresses concern for his hearing when they commence target practice with the large guns in the upcoming week.

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[3] p. ; 26 cm., folded to 17 cm.

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Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966 June 29, 1902.

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National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Established in 1967, the Museum honors the 8 million Americans who served in WWII in the Pacific Theater by sharing their stories with the world. Located in Fredericksburg in the restored Nimitz "Steamboat" Hotel, the Museum partners with the Texas Historical Commission to preserve the historical resources of the era.

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Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1), describes becoming slightly seasick on the way from New York City to Newport, Rhode Island. He also expresses concern for his hearing when they commence target practice with the large guns in the upcoming week.

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[3] p. ; 26 cm., folded to 17 cm.

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National Museum of the Pacific War Digital Archive

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[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 29, 1902]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1), describes becoming slightly seasick on the way from New York City to Newport, Rhode Island. He also expresses concern for his hearing when they commence target practice with the large guns in the upcoming week.

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[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 29, 1902], ark:/67531/metapth1657939

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  • June 29, 1902

Added to The Portal to Texas History

  • March 9, 2024, 8:29 a.m.

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  • April 18, 2024, 9:50 a.m.

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Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966. [Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 29, 1902], letter, June 29, 1902; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1657940/: accessed April 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation.

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