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to Estelle Spero

Diamond tells Estelle that he yearns for battle as it's his "mission to fight".

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond explains that due to circumstances beyond his control, he may sometimes find himself "without ample opportunity to write."

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that he is now "even more impatient to get at the Japs."

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that he finds himself "at loss for words."

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes about the humidity, and informs Estelle that Mary, "the cocoa addict of El Paso", had sent him a package.

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that he has been working on an invention of no practical value.

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes one of the "natives", mentioning that they "appear a great deal more savage" than those on the other island.

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond complains about the difficulties of laundering clothes in the jungle.

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes an evening of "revelry and ribald entertainment" that he had enjoyed the night before. Sidney tells Estelle that they are fairly well set up now on the island, having even put together their own shower, providing Estelle with an...

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond informs Estelle that he has just received five of her letters in one go, commenting on her seductive pose in a picture that she had sent him. He then responds to various pieces of information included in her epistles. Sidney ends the letter...

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond reassures Estelle that his communicating with other girls does not mean that he is "deceiving" her. He tells her that her happiness means more to him, now, "than life itself." He describes the ten days and nights that he has spent training...

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond provides Estelle with a vivid description of the jungle.

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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

Letter is typed in order to practice typing. He writes that he imagines her sitting before him.

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to Estelle Spero

The letter is typed due to lack of light, and Diamond complains about the difficulties of typing in the dark, making a vow that within a month he will be able to work the typewriter with his eyes closed.

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond discusses what he has been reading, and describes what he imagines Estelle to now look like.

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond discusses a book that he had recently read entitled "The Story of Damon and Pythias," relating it to his and Estelle's relationship.

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond responds to various questions that Estelle had asked in a series of her letters that he had just received through airmail. He promises her that they will get married as soon as he returns, if not sooner.

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond encloses $20.00 with the letter, prescribing a "date" that she should go on with a friend, to be financed by the money. He then describes some of the "native boys" that he has been working alongside.

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond instructs Estelle to go out and enjoy herself, despite his being away at war.

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond chastises Estelle for placing him on a pedestal and belittling herself. He expresses concern that his postal vote for the election had been disregarded.

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to Estelle Spero

Sidney admonishes Estelle for accusing him of wearing "roseate glasses", asking her permission to describe how he feels after he talks of casualties, when he reads of cheating, strikes, race riots.

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond reassures Estelle that there are no women around, as the "natives" had fled to the hills when the fighting took place. He asks Estelle to send him clippings of articles about chemical troops in action.

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond informs Estelle that at last he has paid back the loan that he took out in order to purchase her engagement ring.

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to Estelle Spero

Christmas Greetings card to Estelle.

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