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[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, Jun-Jul. 1904]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz is on the summer cruise and writing from aboard the USS Hartford. He discusses visiting the shipyards at Newport News, Virginia. Nimitz expresses some surprise to see German navy ships anchored nearby and able to view the construction of American battleships so freely. He also mentions some details about being aboard and interacting with the captain. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: 1904-06-26/1904-07-01
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, June 29, 1902]

Description: 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.
Date: June 29, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Pete Moncy to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner, November 2, 1948]

Description: Letter from Pete Moncy to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner discussing Moncy's new job with the United States in Army to make sure truces are lived up to in Israel and discussing Moncy's family moving to Newport, Rhode Island.
Date: November 2, 1948
Creator: Moncy, Pete
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, Jun-Jul. 1904]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz is on the summer cruise and writing from aboard the USS Hartford. He discusses visiting the shipyards at Newport News, Virginia. Nimitz expresses some surprise to see German navy ships anchored nearby and able to view the construction of American battleships so freely. He also mentions some details about being aboard and interacting with the captain.
Date: 1904-06-26/1904-07-01
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, June 29, 1902]

Description: 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.
Date: June 29, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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