Title:
Chester W. Nimitz Autograph Note Signed “C. W. Nimitz,” Berkeley, California, March 12, 1910 — PSA/DNA Certified Authentic Auto 85750857

Description:
Autograph Note Signed, “C. W. Nimitz,” dated Berkeley, California, March 12, 1910. Handwritten in light red pencil on a narrow slip of paper.

The note reads in full:

“Berkeley – Calif – 12 March 1910

Dear Mr. Cole – I will be happy to oblige – Please
send at once – as I will do some travelling in April –

SIncerely
C. W. Nimitz”

The note is entirely in Nimitz’s hand and signed in his early-career form, “C. W. Nimitz.” The paper displays expected age toning consistent with early twentieth-century correspondence. The light red pencil script remains legible, with natural softness typical of graphite or colored pencil writing of the period.

The item is encapsulated and certified by PSA/DNA as “Authentic Auto,” Certification No. 85750857.

Historical Context:
Chester W. Nimitz (1885–1966) would later rise to become Fleet Admiral of the United States Navy and Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet during World War II. In 1910, however, Nimitz was a young naval officer early in what would become one of the most distinguished careers in American military history.

A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy (Class of 1905), Nimitz quickly developed expertise in engineering and submarine warfare. By 1910, he was serving in assignments that reflected his growing technical proficiency and leadership promise. This note predates his World War I service, his interwar commands, and, most notably, his pivotal leadership in the Pacific Theater during World War II—including the Battles of Midway, the Philippine Sea, and the broader island-hopping campaign.

Autograph material from Nimitz’s early career—especially pre–World War I examples—is significantly scarcer than the more frequently encountered World War II-era signatures. A 1910 Berkeley-dated note signed “C. W. Nimitz” represents an exceptionally early example from a future Fleet Admiral, capturing him decades before his historic command in the Pacific.

Authentication & Encapsulation:
PSA/DNA Certified Authentic Auto. Certification No. 85750857. Encapsulated in a PSA holder with tamper-evident certification label identifying the handwritten note as authenticated.

• Additional Documentation & Provenance: At buyer’s request, Historical Autographs Gallery will include an additional “Historical Autographs Gallery Certificate” signed by our company founder Luke Pascal at no cost.

Closing Appeal:
An outstanding and exceptionally early autograph from Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, signed more than thirty years before his leadership of U.S. naval forces in World War II. Early-career Nimitz material of this vintage is seldom encountered, making this PSA-certified 1910 note a highly desirable and historically significant acquisition for advanced naval and World War II collectors.

Shipping Notice:
For insurance purposes, items sold over $600 may require signature confirmation upon delivery. Higher-value items, likely over $1,500, are shipped via FedEx 2-Day with Direct Signature Confirmation. FedEx provides the most flexibility when requiring a signature, allowing you to make special delivery requests directly through their tracking system. This ensures both security and convenience for the buyer.

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