Box 4

ADM, Royal Navy, CIC, British Grand Fleet, 1916–1919. First Sea Lord, 1919–1927 Letter to LT Alexander A.S. Wotherspoon, USN, regarding a gift of a photograph for the wardroom of USS New York.

Signed printed menu of dinner and reunion of officers of the Grand Fleet in honor of Admiral of Fleet Earl Beatty, Washington, D.C. November 11, 1921. Includes signature of Lt. Wotherspoon.

Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to VADM Charles L. Melson, USN, President of U.S. Naval War College with comments on the high educational quality of the institution and the importance of the post of NWC President. Nimitz credits the NWC with whatever success he achieved in strategy and tactics.

Note regarding delivery of a letter and enclosure from SECNAV George M. Robeson.

Letter from Alfred T. Mahan, Newport, RI, July 27, 1892, to Lieutenant Washington I. Chambers, USN, regarding the concept of education at the Naval War College.

Copy of a letter from Alfred T. Mahan to R. Stein, November 10, 1906, Woodmere, NY, regarding a project or organization for the peaceful settlement of international disputes.

Letter to unknown addressee regarding identification of portrait.

Copy of a note on religious significance.

Letter from Rear Admiral William S. Sims, President, Naval War College, concerning review of galley proof of a book by Goodrich and schedule of activities, January 29, 1921. Penciled notes on verso.

Letter to Samuel Hamblelon, Navy purser, thanking him for favors rendered.