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to Estelle Spero

Diamond discusses one of his letters about the "racial question" which had been published in a periodical.

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes to Estelle: "It is unnecessary for me to describe my eternal devotion to you - " Written en route to the Philippines

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that the day had been spent climbing steep hills to O.P.s (observation posts), and describes the view from them. Sidney gives Estelle some instructions pertaining to the "money order" enclosed and requests some garden seeds...

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that he has just returned from a musical entitled "Reveille with Beverly". He reports that sometimes, to break the monotony of his current existence, he goes to visit the units on the front.

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond informs Estelle that Mario Colin, presumably a friend, had written that "the average soldier doesn't know what he's fighting for" in a letter addressed to Sidney. Diamond then refutes this: "…I believe wholeheartedly in the way of government...

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to Estellle Spero

Diamond writes that the night before he had seen the film "Going My Way", starring Bing Crosby. He mentions that he is "getting tired" of giving lectures.

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond tells Estelle how much he desires to see her.

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond expresses jealousy of a man named "Dick". He then discusses the "troubles" that Lt. Buchner had "with his wife, children and the "other" man." Sidney tells Estelle that, although he does not know what will happen to him before his return...

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that they are working on maps and overlap. He comments that he doesn't feel "poetic, romantic, jocular".

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to the 82nd Chemical Battalion

Farewell letter from the departing Lieutenant Colonel. He writes of the battalion's reputation as "a crack outfit."

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that he has now spent almost a month in hospital, and proceeds to describe to Estelle his schedule there.

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to Estellle Spero

Diamond describes a humorous event that had occurred the night before while the "gang" were "reminiscing good old home."

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Gamma EP Alumni Bulletin

Newsletter from Diamond's fraternity at City College.

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that "Mac" receives the New York Times, and that "a very enjoyable time was spent perusing" the paper. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond complains that they have termites in the camp.

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond reports that his battalion has received several commendations for their work "during the recent show with the enemy."

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that, although he was meant to have been discharged that day, his physician changed his mind upon removing the bandages. He complains that the period of time for wounds to heal is extended due to the tropical climate. He expresses...

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that there are some U.S.O. entertainers on the island, allegedly containing a female.

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond informs Estelle that he has received his New York State absentee ballot, and declares that he is "strictly a Roosevelt man". He describes a lecture that he had heard that day on "white man versus the colored (all colors) -"

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes a fake memo entitled "Love", addressed to "Commanding Officeress Sid-Stella combat team". Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that, as a result of his position as executive officer, he now gives instructions on Japanese weapons. He also comments that, having "fought and worked…side by side with the negro soldiers", he is "nauseated" by the reports of growing...

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that they are "doing little else besides train and train some more." He describes a party that a Lieutenant Rubin had given in honor of his fiancée's marriage to another man: "killed a bottle of scotch - laughed - joked…" He also...

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes an essay that he had read by Charles Sank about the Jewish people.

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes his Rosh Hashanah celebrations.

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to Estelle Spero

Greeting card sent to Estelle for Christmas and the New Year. Diamond writes that the volcano depicted on the front of the card is the volcano on their island. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

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