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. A.L.S. "C. W. Nimitz" 2pp. 4to., Washington, Apr. 4, 1953, to Mr. Cole, in part: "...I will be glad to inscribe your copy of Carrier War...". On letterhead of the Hotel Raleigh, very good. $50-75