Auction 739 April.

Three items signed by Chester Nimitz: a TLS signed “C. W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral, U.S. Navy,” one page, personal letterhead, January 22, 1957, addressed to Linda Leighton: “Enclosed is an autographed photograph for you — and also one for your Daddy — who was a shipmate on the Arizona. Best wishes to you in your school work and in your scouting”; and two vintage matte-finish photos, 4 x 5 and 5 x 4, including a portrait photo (“To Linda Leighton, Best wishes, C.W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral, U.S. Navy”), and a photo of Fleet Admiral Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri on September 2, 1945 (“To Shipmate Leighton, C.W. Nimitz, U.S. Representative, The Japanese Surrender – USS Missouri, 2 Sept. 1945.” The photos are in very fine condition; the letter is fine, with small stains from mounting residue on the back.

Union Trust Company check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Pyle, "Ernest T. Pyle," payable to Chestnut Farms Dairy for $9.15, January 5, 1931. In fine condition, with cancelation holes affecting the signature. Encapsulated and graded by PSA/DNA as "VG 3."