“ . . . do the best you can on every assignment or undertaking—and do not worry

over matters over which you have no control or influence”

Chester William Nimitz, 1885-1966. American Fleet Admiral; Commander In Chief of Pacific Naval Forces in World War II. Autographed Letter Signed, C. W. Nimitz, one page, 8” x 10½”, on imprinted personal stationery, San Francisco, California, November 8, 1962.

This is a desirable letter from one of the United States’ greatest naval commanders. Nimitz emphatically denies reports that he intends to write his memoirs and gives a guideline for success. He writes, in part: “Any report that I am writing my memoirs is in error—as I do not plan such a project—because the historians have covered the subject very thoroughly. / I do not have any fixed rules for attaining success—but a good working rule is to do the best you can on every assignment or undertaking—and do not worry over matters over which you have no control or influence.” Nimitz also says that he is sending a signed photograph (not present) under separate cover.

Nimitz has penned and signed this letter in gray-black ink. The letter has two horizontal mailing folds, but neither affects the text. It is lightly age toned, and there is an old dealer pencil notation on the back. It is in fine condition.

Unframed.