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  Handwritten letter to Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. from Norbert Neumann.

  Neumann calls Nickerson case a "personal matter" and writes that he is rooting for him and that he was the greatest Battalion Commander he had ever had.
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  Letter to Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. from William F. Nichols.

  Nichols writes to Nickerson, reminiscing of their time in active duty together in various places and how he held Nickerson in "highest esteem." He expresses concern over charges that indicate espionage, stating that they are "without foundation." He offers to appear in Nickerson's behalf and recommends reaching out to Brigadier General Pickering as well.
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  Letter to Lt. Col. Charles R. Zimmer from E. H. Harrison.

  Harrison writes of Nickerson's character throughout the letter. He states that if he ever returned to the active list, he would try to obtain "his assignment to my command."
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  Handwritten letter to Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. from Ben Messick.

  Messick writes to encourage Nickerson in his case, stating that he is confident Nickerson did what he believed to be in the best interest of the Army.
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  Letter to Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. from "Curly".

  "Curly" writes in support of Nickerson and states that while someone else will have to decide if what he did was right or wrong, he "might be one of the best qualified people alive to testify in your behalf." The second half of the letter is handwritten and discusses personal events in "Curly's" life such as a new grandson and a family member in the Navy.
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  Letter to Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. from Mayor Ralph M. Wiltsie.

  Mayor Wiltsie writes to Nickerson in his defense, asking if he can be of any help in the trial such as testifying or giving a character witness.
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  Letter to Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. from Harold Sedrel.

  Sedrel writes on behalf of Nickerson's character, though "unacquainted with the details of this particular case."
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  Letter to Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. from Harry M. Moriarty.

  Moriarty offers his services as a witness during Nickerson's trial and why what he has to offer would be to their "mutual benefit." He encloses with the letter an outline of a complaint that may be beneficial to Nickerson's case as well as his own.
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  Correspondence between Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. and Margaret C. Brownlow.

  Brownlow writes to give Nickerson the name of someone that would be interested in his case, Ray Jenkins, who would eventually join Nickerson's defense counsel with Robert K. Bell, along with two others. Nickerson responds, thanking Brownlow for the information. He expresses concern over financially securing Jenkins for his defense but hopes that Brownlow could still arrange a meeting in Knoxville, Tennessee. The third letter is a rough draft of Nickerson's response. Brownlow's second letter responds that she was able to get in touch with Ray Jenkins and left him with materials to read on Nickerson's case. Brownlow states she would get back to Nickerson as soon as he says "yes".
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  Letter to Dr. A. V. Grosse from Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr.

  In response to Grosse's letter to Dr. Wernher von Braun that had been sent to him, Nickerson thanks him for his offer of assistance in the case and asks if he would consent to appearing as a witness.