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[Letter from Agnes Langley Niernberger, April 27, 1945]

Description: Letter from Agnes Langley Niernberger to her family discussing daily life sailing to the Philippine Islands. She hopes that they will be finished sailing soon. She sleeps on the tennis deck and has gotten so used to being rained out that she covers her head and falls back asleep. Agnes spends her time with Dienst and Baird, who she mentions were married before leaving Topeha. They occasionally see the U.S. Orchestra and movies and there are always song-fests in the evenings.
Date: April 27, 1945
Creator: Niernberger, Agnes Langley
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[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, April 27, 1903]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz comments on academic progress for the month. He also mentions helping an aspiring midshipman and comments on the Academy's baseball team. He discusses his participation on the rowing team and comments on having trouble with his ears again. He mentions a clerk's error in an appropriation bill that deprives the midshipmen of certain moneys, which may cause Nimitz to be unable to come home in the fall. This letter is on US N… more
Date: April 27, 1903
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
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[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, July 27, 1905]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions they will be leaving China soon, headed for Manila with the William Howard Taft party. He notes the trouble some of his former classmates are getting into aboard other ships in the fleet. He also describes the behavior of sailors on liberty in Chefoo, China. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: July 27, 1905
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
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[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, September 27, 1901]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz indicates that a one dollar a month allowance should be sufficient while at the Academy. He also intends to get his new dress jacket before having his photo made. He also mentions his feet are feeling better and that his class has two lessons a day aboard the training ship Chesapeake. He also mentions being vaccinated. Nimitz also mentions looking forward to the Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia later in the year an… more
Date: September 27, 1901
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
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[Letter from Florence R. Cole to Cecelia McKie - May 27, 1943]

Description: Letter sent from Florence R. Cole (Mrs. Clarence Cole) to Cecelia McKie stating that Mrs. A.S. Birsh contacted her about Cecelia McKie and asks her to write back. Envelope addressed to Mrs. Cecelia McKie, Sacramento, California from F. R. Cole, Mount Vernon, New York. Envelope postmarked from New York, New York. Handwritten in pencil on the envelope is 'cousin Florence Cole'.
Date: May 27, 1943
Creator: Cole, Florence R.
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[Letter from Goldia Lee Carr to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - December 27, 1944]

Description: Typed letter from Goldia Lee Carr to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, dated December 27, 1944. She thanks Roberts for writing to her about the death of her husband, Paul Henry Carr, during the Battle off Samar on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. She mentions Paul was awarded the Navy Cross postmortems and asks for any of Paul’s personal belongings to be sent back to her.
Date: December 27, 1944
Creator: Carr, Goldia Lee
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[Letter from Hazel Blanton to Dr. William L. McKie - May 27, 1943]

Description: Letter sent from Mrs. Hazel Blanton to Dr. William L. McKie thanking him for the message from her husband and stating this is the first direct information she had about him since the fall of Manila. Envelope addressed to Dr. William L. McKie, D.C., Sacramento, California from Mrs. D. L. Blanton, San Francisco, California. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.
Date: May 27, 1943
Creator: Blanton, Hazel
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[Letter from Lt. Comdr. Robert W. Copeland to Goldia Lee Carr - March 27, 1945]

Description: Typed letter from LCDR Robert W. Copeland to Goldia Lee Carr, dated March 27, 1945. He writes to Goldia Lee Carr in regards to the service of her husband, Paul Henry Carr, who was killed in action during the Battle off Samar while serving on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. He describes Paul’s characteristics, strengths, and final actions during the battle. He also mentions that he recommended Paul for the Navy Cross for his actions.
Date: March 27, 1945
Creator: Copeland, Robert W.
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