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to Estelle Spero

Diamond informs Estelle that he is located on a large island in the Southwest Pacific, where the language spoken is French. He tells her that they have been building the base camp, and that there is a large town about 22 miles away.

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond comments on his new palatial home, although complains about the abundance of mosquitoes.

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond tells Estelle that he enjoys thinking of her "more than contemplation of any thing or person." He then describes his company commander, who is "a stickler for having things done his way".

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that he returned the night before from spending the past two days in the jungle, commenting on how accustomed he has become to its discomforts. Sidney asks Estelle again for a lamp so that he can read and write at night.

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that the "situation continues as usual", with everything "wet, damp, moldy" from the rain.

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