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to Libbie Elmore

He thanks her for all the tasty food that has come in the mail and offers a kiss as payment. He and Willard are very well and he weighs more than he ever has before.

GLC06588.264

to Bruce Elmore

She tells him to worry about not having enough money for taxes and that she will send some money in the mail. Hettie has been staying with her the past few days.

GLC06588.269

to Libbie Elmore

Everyone was disappointed by Burnside's loss at Fredricksburg but are now cheering up. They are are staying in very comfortable quarters currently. One of their duties besdies picket is cutting wood for the regiment.

GLC06588.274

to his parents

Writes that he is just recovering from the measles and is feeling "morbid". Reports that General Sigel is camped close by with six thousand men. Also reports that Major General Alexander Asboth is at Gasconade with many men. Written at Camp Rolla

GLC06728.006

to Estelle Spero

Note alerting Estelle to the fact that enclosed with the letter is one print and two negatives, and a short explanation to accompany the picture.

GLC09120.315

to Estelle Spero

Note stating that enclosed with the letter is an article from November 15 1943.

GLC09120.316

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes his day, stating that "at last - nothing to say". He ends the letter by commenting that he should have married Estelle.

GLC09120.317

to Eleanor Hammond

Received two letters from her last night, one dated 11/23/64 and the other 11/25/64. Happy she included four extra postage stamps in one of them. Leg is "almost well." Weather is "very warm." Has recovered from his cold. Beef for dinner tonight. If...

GLC09273.12

to Annie

has received a full discharge from the army. hopes his arm will be entirely well by the Spring.

GLC09354.13

to parents

Has thought of a few more things they should put in his box, among them "a good tin-plated iron spoon" and a couple of plates. Also wants a towel, a coffee cup, and something "to fry pork in this winter." Is thinking of having his overcoat lined...

GLC09355.032