[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Charles Henry Nimitz, June 1905]
Description:
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz discusses his activities on the USS Ohio (BB-12) since arriving in Manila. Nimitz mentions seeing in Manila Bay the damaged Russian ships Aurora and Oleg after the Battle of Tsushima. Nimitz expresses dismay that the Russians were defeated. He also mentions that he has been assigned as the torpedo officer aboard the Ohio.
Date:
1905-06-03/1905-06-08
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Item Type:
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Location:
14.518831 120.757983
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation