1146. CHESTER W. NIMITZ (1885 - 1966) American admiral, Commander in Chief of the U.S. Pacific Fleet during World War II and largely responsible for the successful "island-hopping" campaign against the Japanese. Fine association T.L.S. as Chief of Naval Operation on official letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, Mar. 26, 1946 to a lady: "...Your birthday greeting has just arrived, after having travelled to Pearl Harbor and back. Many thanks for having remembered me...". Near fine. $300 - 400