signed
by CHESTER NIMITZ
CHESTER W. NIMITZ (1885-1966). Nimitz was Fleet Admiral of the United States Navy and a major Allied Naval Commander during World War Two. TLS. 1pg. September 27, 1950. Lake Success, New York. A typed letter signed “C. W. Nimitz” on United Nations letterhead, with a small autograph addition. Nimitz wrote concerning the Marine Corps War Memorial Foundation: “Dear Moreau: I thank you for your letter of September 25th with its enclosures descriptive of the material and methods which the Marine Corps of the Marine Corps War Memorial Foundation is using in its initial efforts to obtain funds. I am in complete accord with this plan and wish that I could be of more assistance. It distresses me to realize that I have not even attended meetings of the Board of Directors. Best wishes Sincerely yours, C.W. Nimitz Fleet Admiral, U.S. Navy”. Although Nimitz had retired in 1947, he retained the rank of Fleet Admiral for life. It is in very good condition with two file holes and a loss to the upper-left corner. (Inventory #: 5732)