[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, December 4, 1899]

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Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions various people going hunting and doing well in algebra class.

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[1] p. ; 28 cm.

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Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966 December 4, 1899.

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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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Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions various people going hunting and doing well in algebra class.

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[1] p. ; 28 cm.

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Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions various people going hunting and doing well in algebra class. The letter is on St. Charles Hotel (Kerrville, Texas) stationery.

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  • December 4, 1899

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  • Feb. 13, 2024, 12:05 p.m.

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Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966. [Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, December 4, 1899], letter, December 4, 1899; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1643756/: accessed April 30, 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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