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to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes the other patients in the officers' ward of the hospital.

GLC09120.425

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes the Texan ward boy. He also explains that, although he had already written Estelle a letter that day, he "felt like being with [her]."

GLC09120.430

to Estelle Spero

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

GLC09120.434

to Estelle Spero

Diamond complains about his "tyrant ward boy" in the hospital.

GLC09120.435

to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that he has been in the "purgatory" of hospital for twenty nine days. He includes a short poem to Estelle, and then playfully describes his fictitious history as a poet.

GLC09120.436

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...

GLC09120.437

to Estelle Spero

Diamond responds to the series of letters that he has received recently from Estelle. He mentions that he now has a punctured ear drum as a result of being exposed to constant and intense firing. He also writes that he cannot understand Natalie's...

GLC09120.438

to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that he has been released "after exactly 33 days in the hospital." He attempts to quell Estelle's jealousy about his having relationships with other women.

first two pages typed, rest handwritten

GLC09120.439

to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that the rain in the tropics "stops all, paralyzes life". Diamond describes a conversation with Capt. Holmes, a medic who patches up "Jap prisoners" in the nearby evacuation hospital.

GLC09120.469

to George and Jeanette Spero

Diamond informs Estelle that he is nursing a "terrific sun burn". He describes the process of cleaning out his foot locker.

GLC09120.487