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to Estelle Spero
9 June 1943
Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945
Diamond asks Estelle to scold his mother for him, as he had just received a letter from a girl named Arlene.
GLC09120.240
12 June 1943
Diamond congratulates Estelle on her "excellent" business proposition.
GLC09120.241
20 June 1943
Diamond ends the letter by telling Estelle that "…no matter how [he] come[s] out of this [he's] to report to [her] for final disposition…the future'll tell all".
GLC09120.244
22 June 1943
Diamond promises Estelle that "…no matter how [he] may be maimed [he's] to return…" He then describes his outfit with his new men - Jewish, Catholic, Protestant - mentioning that they care little for racial distinctions or inane political...
GLC09120.245
24 June 1943
Diamond expresses frustration about the strikes etc. taking place in Detroit while he is trying to carry out his patriotic duties. He reminds Estelle to immediately use V mail as soon as she receives the card with his new address.
GLC09120.246
Diamond tells Estelle that the superb bracelet has arrived, describing it as very "classy". Sidney then offers a prayer, including a plea to God to "[l]et [him] return, the same".
GLC09120.247
25 June 1943
Diamond writes out his "articles of faith". These include a promise to remember his and Estelle's "mission for a prolonged and happy life together", a promise to return to Estelle, and, if necessary, a promise to leave this life as he tried to live...
GLC09120.248
25 July 1943
Diamond answers Estelle's questions regarding other women and finances.
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Diamond discusses the time difference between his present location and New York. He tells her of his desire to share this spot, this experience with her, and writes that once the war is over, if they have sufficient funds, he would like to spend a...
GLC09120.256
15 August 1943
Diamond responds to a letter sent on July 14th in which Estelle admitted that she had not liked Sidney's collar at her prom.
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