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[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, April 12, 1900]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions contacting James Luther Slayden, United States Representative from Texas, about participating in a competitive examination for appointment to the US Naval Academy. The letter is on St. Charles Hotel (Kerrville, Texas) stationery.
Date: April 12, 1900
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
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[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, April 18, 1900]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions his decision to try for appointment to either Annapolis or West Point. He also indicated he will study geometry that summer with John Toland as tutor. The letter is on St. Charles Hotel (Kerrville, Texas) stationery.
Date: April 18, 1900
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
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[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 28, 1900]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz relates news about speaking to Representative Slayden and learning of a possible appointment to the Naval Academy earlier than he had initially anticipated. He also mentions that he is studying geometry. The letter is on St. Charles Hotel (Kerrville, Texas) stationery.
Date: June 28, 1900
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 28, 1900]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz relates news about speaking to Representative Slayden and learning of a possible appointment to the Naval Academy earlier than he had initially anticipated. He also mentions that he is studying geometry.
Date: June 28, 1900
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
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