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[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 9, 1902]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz indicates he is not in need of funds and has plenty of clothing. He also relates information about his weekly grades and his standing. Nimitz describes a rowing competition and anticipates more German naval cadets and another prince to visit the Academy. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: March 9, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 28, 1903]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz comments on some cases of serious illness at the Academy and on the change in the law where a congressman will now have two appointments to make to the Academy. He also mentions competitive rowing. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: March 28, 1903
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, May 1, 1904]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz discusses the recent crew competition with the University of Pennsylvania. He then proceeds to list the items he ate for breakfast the next morning. Nimitz also mentions his possible class standing after April. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: May 1, 1904
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, May 7, 1903]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions the upcoming summer cruise. He also comments on his ears being treated. He mentions the rowing race with the University of Pennsylvania having to be cancelled and rescheduled on account of weather. He provides several other details about crew. He also outlines his leave plans for September, which do not include returning to Kerrville. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: May 7, 1903
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, May 11, 1902]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions graduation week activities, which included President Theodore Roosevelt distributing diplomas. Nimitz also mentions proposed changes for naval cadets including being referred to as midshipmen and being commissioned as ensigns upon graduation. He also provides details about his improvements in physical strength. Nimitz comments on the members of the new class coming into the Academy under his. He describes attendi… more
Date: May 11, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, May 29, 1903]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions his class standing after all exams. He also comments on assisting his new roommate in his academic performance. Nimitz lists several of the midshipmen that will not be allowed to go home on leave on account of poor standing or excessive demerits. He also outlines his summer cruise schedule aboard the USS Chesapeake, the USS Indiana (BB-1) and the USS Hartford. Nimitz describes the rigors of his recent exams. This… more
Date: May 29, 1903
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966

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

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz remarks on his standing in the class after the final exams before the summer cruise. He also confesses having very little idea of what ship he will be on during the cruise and addresses rumors about being aboard a battleship all summer. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery
Date: 1902-05~
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, May 1904]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz discusses a boat race versus Yale and other news about his crew efforts. He also mentions that a midshipman drowned in the Chesapeake after the sailboat he was on capsized in a squall. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: 1904-05~
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, November 3, 1901]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates his standing in his classes after the first month at the Academy. He expects to keep improving and also expects some others will fail. Nimitz indicates the artillery drill hurts his ears, but enjoys drilling when the band is playing. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: November 3, 1901
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, November 6, 1904]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz informs his father that he now has a life insurance policy and will be sending it home. He also reflects on the prospects of being commissioned an ensign upon graduating from the Academy. Nimitz also confesses to being restless and ready to move on from the Academy and get into the service. He also mentions going to Philadelphia for the Army-Navy football game. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: 1904-11-06~
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, November 22, 1902]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions receiving a photograph of his siblings, Otto and Dora. He also mentions that calculus is not as difficult as some of the other mathematics he has faced at the Academy. Nimitz comments also on enjoying the work he doing in the carpenter, blacksmith and boiler shops. He also mentions he will be going to Philadelphia in a week for the annual Army-Navy game. He also mentions communicating with Victor Keidel of Freder… more
Date: November 22, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, November 25, 1901]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz is writing from the hospital, where he had been with a fever for the past five days. He mentions being lonely and having no visitors but his roommate. He indicates his photographs are ready and that his health is improving. He anticipates being released soon and getting back into his studies. He mentions he is looking forward to going to Philadelphia for the Army-Navy football game. This letter is written on US Naval Acad… more
Date: November 25, 1901
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, November 1904]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz details his standing in his courses. He mentions the upcoming Army-Navy football game and is anticipating seeing some familiar people from home soon. Nimitz also indicates his class will graduate on 30 January 1905. He also admits to being ready to get out of the Academy and into the service. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: 1904-11-01/1904-11-05
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, October 3, 1902]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates his experiences while returning to the Academy for his second year. He mentions marching in the Grand Army of the Republic parade in Washington in the near future. Nimitz relates a story about arriving at the Academy wearing a giant sombrero he purchased in San Antonio while returning. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: October 3, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, October 12, 1902]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates his experiences while participating in the Grand Army of the Republic parade in Washington, DC. Nimitz also shares the news that his class will graduate in June, 1904 as ensigns. (Nimitz actually graduated in January, 1905.) This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: October 12, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, September 7, 1901]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes the rigors of the exams and indicates he has gained admittance to the US Naval Academy and will report there in a few days. He also indicates that he was almost not admitted on account of his hearing, but passed the physical exam, too.
Date: September 7, 1901
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
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