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to Estelle Spero

Diamond informs Estelle that he has just been made motor officer of the company, and explains what this position entails

GLC09120.148

to Estelle Spero

Letter in which Diamond portrays himself as a "Don Quixote".

GLC09120.149

to Estelle Spero

Short note in which Diamond informs Estelle that he is still confused.

GLC09120.150

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes carrying out a "shake-down" inspection - a process that results from a man claiming that some of his personal belongings have been stolen. Sidney responds to Estelle's claim that her uncle had encountered anti-Semitism in the army...

GLC09120.151

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes to Estelle ways in which the police have tried to combat members of the armed forces visiting local prostitutes.

GLC09120.152

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes to Estelle the process of learning how to drive a jeep. He discusses the various examinations that are due to take place in the camp, and the general feeling of confusion that exists.

GLC09120.153

to Estelle Spero

Diamond complains that "work has been dragging on" and provides Estelle with his daily schedule.

GLC09120.154

to Estelle Spero

Diamond tells Estelle that the gunners' exams are over, a test in which he himself got full marks.

GLC09120.155

to Estelle Spero

Diamond congratulates Estelle on her "junior phi-beta Kappa appointment". He tells her that his expert gunner exam is the following day.

GLC09120.156

to Estelle Spero

Diamond expresses his distress at having been asked to chaperone the soldiers' Christmas Eve party. He again describes his attempts at learning how to drive a jeep.

GLC09120.157

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes his first sampling of Mexican food.

GLC09120.158

to Estelle Spero

Diamond speaks of the need to "end the war more quickly", so that the men who "appreciate liberty and freedom" can be returned to their families

GLC09120.159

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes to Estelle the ways in which he celebrated Christmas.

GLC09120.160

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes having conducted a military investigation

GLC09120.161

to Estelle Spero

Diamond discusses El Paso's climate, and promises that his next letter will include a gory description on how best to kill

GLC09120.162

to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that it is New Years Eve yet he has "no place to go".

GLC09120.163

to Estelle Spero

Diamond provides Estelle with a description of how best to kill one's enemy.

with drawinf in upper left hand corner

GLC09120.164

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes a trip into town, during which he was unexpectedly invited to a party being held at a penthouse apartment.

drawing in upper left hand corner

GLC09120.165

to Estelle Spero

Diamond runs through the month's expenses with Estelle.

GLC09120.166

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes the "usual A.M. routine drill" which consists of instruction of the men and a three-mile run, and then the Judo lesson which occupied his afternoon.

GLC09120.167

to Estelle Spero

Diamond expresses frustration about the fact that in Texas, everything after twelve noon is described as taking place in the evening.

GLC09120.168

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes the process of interviewing eighteen men believed to be incapable of withstanding the rigors of battle, and discussing their geographical origins, educational background, social classes etc.

drawing in upper left corner

GLC09120.169

to Estelle Spero

Diamond briefly describes his day to Estelle - testing of individual proficiencies, rifle marksmanship, a three-mile run and a general clean-up.

GLC09120.170

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes meeting the Jewish population of El Paso.

drawing of feet on the back by his name

GLC09120.171

to Estelle Spero

Diamond informs Estelle that he has just received an $100 clothing allowance check.

GLC09120.172

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes the ways in which "his" trucks must be cared for.

GLC09120.173

to Estelle Spero

Diamond tells Estelle that he is "attempting to learn the basics of Spanish".

GLC09120.174

to Estelle Spero

Diamond informs Estelle of a recent discovery of another instance of petty theft. Sidney also tells her that the company has been increasingly practicing rifle marksmanship.

GLC09120.175

to Estelle Spero

Diamond reassures Estelle of how faithful he is to her.

GLC09120.176

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes watching a group of cavalry officers warming up for a fox-hunt. He also discusses his Spanish class.

GLC09120.177

to Estelle Spero

Diamond tells Estelle that twenty two of the men are in the hospital with severe colds. He also explains that if he changes during his stint in the army, it is because he is forced to for the protection of his men. Sidney describes a trip to the...

GLC09120.178

to Estelle Spero

Diamond discusses the "agony" of not being able to speak to Estelle.

GLC09120.179

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes his room to Estelle. He then tells her about an exchange that had taken place between himself and one of his men who had been worried that he could not stop thinking about his wife, and the possibility that she was being unfaithful...

GLC09120.180

to Estelle Spero

Diamond continues to describe his abode to Estelle. Sidney also instructs Estelle to save him a "corner of [her] mind and when [he] come[s] home [they] can oil it up, take of [sic.] the mist, dust it off and [they'll] [illegible] the same as always...

GLC09120.181

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes the experience of scoring on the firing range for another company. He tells Estelle that the following day, his company will start to go on the range.

drawing on upper left corner.

GLC09120.182

to Estelle Spero

Diamond apologizes for not having sent Estelle a Valentine card.

drawing on upper left corner.

GLC09120.183

to Estelle Spero

Diamond tells Estelle that he is embarrassed about how poorly he performed on the firing range at Castner.

drawing on upper left corner.

GLC09120.184

to Estelle Spero

Diamond informs Estelle that he is to leave for Don Anna Range on the coming Monday, and remain there until 6th February.

GLC09120.185

to Estelle Spero

Diamond tells Estelle that after they return from the firing range on 6th February, they are to go back on the 8th for combat firing.

GLC09120.186

to Estelle Spero

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...

GLC09120.187

to Estelle Spero

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

GLC09120.188

to Estelle Spero

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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.

GLC09120.189

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.

GLC09120.190

to Estelle Spero

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.

GLC09120.191

to Estelle Spero

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

GLC09120.192

to Estelle Spero

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...

GLC09120.193

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.

GLC09120.194

to Estelle Spero

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

GLC09120.195

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."

GLC09120.196

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes the preparations being made "for the move". He then discusses his platoon sergeant, a man who has been "[r]aised in the back-woods of Mississippi".

GLC09120.197