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[Photograph of Cotton Mill in East Waco]

Description: Photograph was taken in an East Waco neighborhood. It is believed that the large structure on the right was the cotton mill owned by John Baylis Earle located at the corner of Taylor and Cherry Streets. This mill helped supply uniforms for Confederate soldiers. Several buildings, trees, and a road can be seen from an elevated position.
Date: unknown
Creator: Beck, Hester M.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, December 18, 1899]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. In this letter, Nimitz mentions meeting Civil War veteran General James Longstreet. He also mentions his work schedule at the hotel and that he will begin studying Latin in school. Nimitz also mentioned that he would soon be coming to Fredericksburg.
Date: December 18, 1899
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, December 18, 1899]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. In this letter, Nimitz mentions meeting Civil War veteran General James Longstreet. He also mentions his work schedule at the hotel and that he will begin studying Latin in school. Nimitz also mentioned that he would soon be coming to Fredericksburg. The letter is on St. Charles Hotel (Kerrville, Texas) stationery.
Date: December 18, 1899
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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