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Diamond tells Estelle that he has enclosed some notes scribbled in class while at Edgewood that he found in the pad on which he is writing. He explains that it mentions one of his nicknames, G. T., and also informs Estelle that his new nickname is...

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Diamond tells Estelle that he has successfully qualified as an expert rifleman.

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…" He then describes his men's combat firing practice. The following day, he is to go out to a nearby range and practice the emplacement of mustard land mines.

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes having lost his temper after a squad leader let loose a chemical gas attack forgetting that two men were in front of him.

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Diamond warns Estelle that she will receive no mail for the next week as he is taking the men on a grueling four-day trip.

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Diamond describes the "torture" of the past few days, a trip which consisted of simulated battle situations.

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Diamond tells Estelle about another petty robbery that occurred within the ranks. He also informs her that the Eighty Second Chemical Battalion is to go to Louisiana next, but that he has no information as to when they might leave. He discusses his...

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond has enclosed a photograph of the officers of Company D with the letter, and proceeds to name all of the officers featured in the photo. He also informs Estelle that they have found further evidence against the company thief.

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes the experience of making a telephone call to Estelle.

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond declares his love, stating that he is "afraid that this affection will remain for a very long time, a very long time."

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