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[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle, February 25, 1817]

Description: Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle, written while her daughter attended Madam Grelaud's French School in Philadelphia. She tells her about the upcoming wedding of Abel P. Upshur and Elizabeth Dennis, and describes her bridal outfit in great detail. She talks about giving her small chamber bookcase, and says her father will arrange to have her harp moved home.
Date: February 25, 1817
Creator: Teackle, Elizabeth Uphsur
Partner: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

[Transcript of Excerpt from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, February 1904]

Description: Transcription of an excerpt of a letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz discusses the academic rigors of the Academy and mentions how some midshipmen are rated as unsatisfactory in their work.
Date: 1904-02~
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 Anna Henke Nimitz, February 11, 1911]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his mother in Kerrville. Nimitz, writing from aboard the USS Narwhal (SS-17) in Norfolk, Virginia, sends birthday greetings. He encourages his mother to get a train ticket to Washington DC so they can visit for a while.
Date: February 11, 1911
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 William Nimitz, February 1903]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz admits he is back in the hospital with tonsilitis. He then proceeds to describe a disagreement between his class and the Academy superintendent over hazing. Since Nimitz does not refer to the superintendent by name, but by rank (captain), it is presumed he is referring to Captain Willard Brownson, which would likely date this letter in late 1902 or early 1903.
Date: 1903-02~
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

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

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz admits he is back in the hospital with tonsilitis. He then proceeds to describe a disagreement between his class and the Academy superintendent over hazing. Since Nimitz does not refer to the superintendent by name, but by rank (captain), it is presumed he is referring to Captain Willard Brownson, which would likely date this letter in late 1902 or early 1903. This letter is written on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: 1903-02~
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

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

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions his orders have arrived and he departs soon for San Francisco to join the crew of the USS Ohio (BB-12). He mentions where some of his friends and classmates have been assigned. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: 1905-02~
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

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

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz indicates he celebrated his birthday by attending a mathematics exam. He also mentions tutoring a fellow midshipman and helping him improve his standing. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: February 28, 1903
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Excerpt of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, February 1904]

Description: Excerpt of a handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz discusses the academic rigors of the Academy and mentions how some midshipmen are rated as unsatisfactory in their work. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: 1904-02~
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Anna Henke Nimitz, February 11, 1911]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his mother in Kerrville. Nimitz, writing from aboard the USS Narwhal (SS-17) in Norfolk, Virginia, sends birthday greetings. He encourages his mother to get a train ticket to Washington DC so they can visit for a while.
Date: February 11, 1911
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 William Nimitz, February 24, 1902]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates his anticipation of going on the summer cruise in June and being able to come home during September.
Date: February 24, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, February 14, 1813]

Description: Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, inviting her to come visit on the 22nd of February. She mentions Louisa A. Bowdoin and the death of General John Gale. She also talks about the war, discussing English squadrons preparing to attack the French fleet.
Date: February 14, 1813
Creator: Teackle, Elizabeth Upshur
Partner: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, February 22, 1813]

Description: Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, responding to a letter delivered by Joe, an enslaved person. She writes about Louisa Ann Bowdoin going to a ball. She mentions that her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, said she would visit, but Elizabeth has not seen her. She also talks about the war, saying Peter Bowdoin wrote her updates on fighting taking place off the coast. She also talks about her health and the bad weather.
Date: February 22, 1813
Creator: Teackle, Elizabeth Upshur
Partner: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

[Letter from Ann Upshur Eyre to her sister, Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, February 20, 1812]

Description: Letter from Ann Upshur Eyre to her sister, Elizabeth Upshur Teackle. She states that she will not be able to visit Elizabeth because of the bad state of the roads and she hears Littleton Dennis Teackle has returned home. She mentions her mother-in-law, Margaret Taylor Eyre, is ill. She says the girls will have to come visit Elizabeth soon and she will send Abel, an enslaved man, with them. She then talks about Elizabeth's finances, local gossip about the Tabb family, and an event in Norfolk. Th… more
Date: February 20, 1812
Creator: Eyre, Ann Upshur
Partner: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, February 12, 1810]

Description: Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, discussing her plans to go to Baltimore to visit her husband Littleton Dennis Teackle, before he leaves for business in the West Indies. She tells her sister to remind their brother, Arthur Upshur, to repay his debt to her. She also expresses her hope that Littleton will be successful in his business.
Date: February 12, 1810
Creator: Teackle, Elizabeth Uphsur
Partner: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, February 24, 1902]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates his anticipation of going on the summer cruise in June and being able to come home during September.
Date: February 24, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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