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to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes his "home" in the South Pacific, and begs Estelle to go and live with him there.

GLC09120.489

to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that, although he loves Estelle, he has "wasted the whole letter writing time to answering the damn questionaire

GLC09120.490

to Estelle Spero

Diamond informs Estelle that she has "kept a warmth and happiness glowing within [him] to which [he] shall be eternally grateful." He writes that "war news over in the European theater sounds encouraging - Very encouraging -" He states that he...

GLC09120.491

to Estelle Spero

Diamond informs Estelle that he has enclosed a copy of the A.P.O. newsletter. He also tells Estelle that, after seeing "Pin Up Girl" again, he has concluded that Betty Grable has nothing that Estelle doesn't have.

GLC09120.492

to Estelle Spero

Diamond discusses sex with Estelle.

GLC09120.493

to Estelle Spero

Diamond tries to clarify to which address he should send Estelle's letters, as he is unsure as to whether or not she is remaining in Chicago.

GLC09120.494

to Estelle Spero

Diamond informs Estelle that the battalion has been reorganized, and that he has been transferred to Company "C", writing that he no longer knows his men, what they can do or where their weaknesses lie.

GLC09120.495

to Estelle Spero

Diamond tells Estelle how much he desires to see her.

GLC09120.496

to Estelle Spero

Diamond reports that he has completed his final lecture, so he is now able to devote some time to his platoon.

GLC09120.497

to Estelle Spero

Diamond discusses planning their wedding with Estelle.

GLC09120.498

Gamma EP Alumni Bulletin

Newsletter from Diamond's fraternity at City College.

GLC09120.499

to Estelle Spero

Diamond wishes Estelle a happy and successful Rosh Hashanah.

GLC09120.500

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes a friendship that had sprung up between a Lieutenant Gutman and an infantry lieutenant who is subsequently killed. He encloses a clipping from the 31 July 1944 issue of "In Fact" that mentions the friendship.

GLC09120.501

to Estelle Spero

Diamond informs Estelle that he has received his New York State absentee ballot, and declares that he is "strictly a Roosevelt man". He describes a lecture that he had heard that day on "white man versus the colored (all colors) -"

GLC09120.502

to Estelle Spero

Diamond mentions that he has been reading Montaigne's "Selected Essays", which leads to a discussion of the problems pertaining to a potential "victory" over Japan.

GLC09120.503

to Estelle Spero

Diamond comments on an essay on the topic of melodrama that Estelle had written while at Northwestern University and subsequently sent to him.

GLC09120.504

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes his Rosh Hashanah celebrations.

GLC09120.505

to Estelle Spero

Diamond comments on the fact that Estelle's letter paper smells of her powder. He writes that he had attended Rosh Hashanah services that morning.

GLC09120.506

to Estelle Spero

Diamond justifies having sent Estelle a check, begging her not to tear it up. Diamond describes a set of pictures that he has recently posted to Estelle.

GLC09120.507

to Estelle Spero

Diamond comforts Estelle after not having received, or taken, a job offer. He describes a U.S.O. show that he had seen the night before. Sidney then discusses how much he misses Estelle.

GLC09120.508

to Estelle Spero

Diamond congratulates Stella on her recent culinary success.

GLC09120.509

to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that he had given a lecture with a Public address system for the first time. He informs Estelle that he desires to be put "back on the front lines".

GLC09120.510

to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that even though he is unaware of the exact date, he knows that it is Yom Kippur and that he is fasting. He states that, while he realizes that "it's all a bunch of hokum, it's the only way you can show people that you are what you...

GLC09120.511

to Estelle Spero

Diamond dreams to "Someday…walk on pavements, sleep in clean white sheets, get up at 10:00 A.M. -" He comments on a picture of Estelle that she has sent him.

GLC09120.512

to Estelle Spero

Diamond uses his reading of Montaigne's "Essays" to try and solve Estelle's friend Jan's "problem".

GLC09120.513

to Estelle Spero

Diamond informs Estelle that he has recently become more concerned with superstitions, given the "occupational hazards" of his profession. Sidney describes an incident that had occurred during a recent battle.

GLC09120.514

to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that he has been too tired to read, and describes his longing for Estelle.

GLC09120.515

to Estelle Spero

first page typed

Diamond argues about the scale of the wedding with Estelle. He writes about the letters that he has received from various friends. Sidney describes the frustration that he feels at the fact that all of his friends are "working at...

GLC09120.516

to Estelle Spero

Diamond attempts to explain a financial confusion that had arisen, and proceeds to discuss financial matters with Estelle.

GLC09120.517

to Estelle Spero

Diamond informs Estelle that he has had his wisdom teeth extracted.

GLC09120.518

to Estelle Spero

Diamond comments on Estelle's paper on melodrama that she had written while at Northwestern University.

GLC09120.519

to Estelle Spero

Diamond compliments Estelle on her dissertation on melodrama. He mentions that he has received a wedding invitation from "Ben & Beulah" and encloses it with the letter.

GLC09120.520

to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that he is in a state of semi-consciousness from fatigue.

GLC09120.521

to Sidney Diamond

Heineman discussed this "getting married business" with Diamond.

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that he has had a "bad case of diarrhea" and proceeds to sing the doctor's praises.

GLC09120.523

to Estelle Spero

Diamond mentions the possibility of his returning back to the States on leave.

GLC09120.524

to Estelle Spero

Diamond discusses one of his letters about the "racial question" which had been published in a periodical.

GLC09120.525

to Estelle Spero

Diamond asks Estelle about life in Chicago.

GLC09120.526

to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes of his hopes for leave at some point in the middle of the following year. He informs Estelle of his jealousy of "Stan".

GLC09120.527

to Estelle Spero

Diamond expresses jealousy of a man named "Dick". He then discusses the "troubles" that Lt. Buchner had "with his wife, children and the "other" man." Sidney tells Estelle that, although he does not know what will happen to him before his return...

GLC09120.528

to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes the "days pass slowly, monotonously - We live for the afternoon mail call - " Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.529

to Estelle Spero

Diamond expresses his longing for Estelle. He writes, "I wish I knew where I'll be going after the war - I wish I could be sure - sure of something - anything - I feel so insecure - " Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.530

to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that "Mac" receives the New York Times, and that "a very enjoyable time was spent perusing" the paper. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.531

to Estelle Spero

New Year's greeting card sent to Estelle. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.532

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes his day of departure, which is still "so clear" in his mind, despite the seventeen months that have passed: "There was a peculiar sensation that all this wasn't new - that our ancestors somewhere had experienced the same tightening...

GLC09120.533

to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes a fake memo entitled "Love", addressed to "Commanding Officeress Sid-Stella combat team". Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.534

to Estelle Spero

Diamond instructs Estelle to "Save some room when you go to sleep…I'm paying you a visit tonight…I'll be beside you…" Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.535

to Estelle Spero

Diamond addresses the letter to his "murderer", and proceeds to joke about having found a pin in the fruitcake sent to him. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.536

to Estelle Spero

Greeting card sent to Estelle for Christmas and the New Year. Diamond writes that the volcano depicted on the front of the card is the volcano on their island. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.537

to Estelle Spero

Diamond provides a commentary of the photographs that he has enclosed with the letter. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.538

to Estelle Spero

Diamond discusses the "problem facing all of the present" being that of adjustment: "adjustment of wills, adjustment of claims, adjustment of hiking corsets and adjustment of returning soldiers." Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.539

to Estelle Spero

Diamond apologizes that his letters have become "dull and ship shod" but explains that "this inactivity, this waiting is getting us all on edge." Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.540

to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes about how much he longs for Estelle. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.541

to Estelle Spero

Diamond thanks Estelle and her family for everything that they send to him. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

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to Estelle Spero

Diamond comments on how disappointing the previous night's entertainment had been. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.543

to Estelle Spero

Diamond begs Estelle not to live alone. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.544

to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that the smell of Estelle's "hair, powder" is "causing a glow within". Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.545

to Estelle Spero

Diamond instructs Estelle to go out that evening, and pretend that he is with her. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.546

to Sidney Diamond

Thanksgiving card sent from Estelle to Sidney, in which she writes that she is giving thanks for Sidney: "for the past we have had together and for the future to be." He adds in the note, "To Us!!!", and then signs his name.

GLC09120.547

to Estelle Spero

Diamond reports that nearly every member of his company has contracted some sort of skin infection from the climate. Sidney writes that he does not really like the new island: "Whereas before we complained of the interminable rain - Here it's...

GLC09120.548

to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that the soldiers have been swamped with packages of various delicacies, to the extent that they had to have a party in order to cheat the ants of eating the food. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.549

to Estelle Spero

Diamond apologizes for not being able to write more, explaining that it is simply impossible, but reassures Estelle that there is "no need to fret."
Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific
photocopy

GLC09120.550

to Thomas

In code. Docket reads "Col. C.B. White/Statement of Mrs. Miller/about 22nd & 45th Va"

GLC02414.341

to James L. Botsford

"Wm Spence a subject of Queen Victoria residing at King salt works for a year just in reports two Regts & a battalion near sand works two Regts & a battalion at Lewisburg...thinks the 45th is at the salt works" Written in Camp Piatt.

GLC02414.342

to James L. Botsford

"Cook & Longdon have passes signed R Hastings...I regard them suspicious characters & upon close investigation am inclined to spies...." Written in Camp Piatt

GLC02414.343

to Thomas

In code. Docket reads "...Col. C.B. White/Enemy's scouts seen"

GLC02414.344

to W. R. Hastings

Written in Camp Piatt

GLC02414.345

to James L. Botsford

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to Eliakim P. Scammon

"I know nothing reliable from Beverly Genl Averill has gone to the support of Col Harris...."

GLC02414.347

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"Col Harris repulsed the Enemy at Beverly yesterday and is now pursuing him on the Huttonville road no particulars"

GLC02414.348

to James L. Botsford

Dated July 14 186.

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to James L. Botsford

"A man calling himself C Clark came into our lines this evening representing himself as a conscript rebel deserter but papers found on his person identify him as a Lieutenant of the 8th Va Cavalry. I believe him to be a spy of the most dangerous...

GLC02414.350

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"It is believed the enemy are concentrating their forces some where in the mountains for a raid keep your scouts well out & on alert Your cavalry will leave here tomorrow with the horses They escort Brigadier General Duffie...."

GLC02414.351

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"Capt Harrison at Sutton Reports three or four hundred (400) of Jacksons men having passed through Braxton Co be on the alert your cavalry leaves today"

GLC02414.352

to James L. Botsford

GLC02414.353

to Eliakim P. Scammon

A scout reports that "Jenkins, Imboden & Jackson are concentrating at Greenbriar Bridge Pocahontas County & will soon move in the direction of Ripley & Genl Jones with his forces will move simultaneously on Fayette There was a rumor the morning he...

GLC02414.354

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.355

to James L. Botsford

Includes a reponse from James L. Botsford to A. A. Tomlison.

GLC02414.356

to Eliakim P. Scammon

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to Eliakim P. Scammon

Orders him to attack Lewisburg and hold it until December 17-18: "The object of this is to engage the attention of the enemy while Brg. Gen. Averell is completing his expedition against the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad at Salem..."

GLC02414.358

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.363

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"I was with my Regiment in the battles of Chancellorsville, & Gettysburg; and received a wound through the thigh during the latter engagement..."

GLC02414.364

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"...was in the Battles of first Bull Run Chancelorsville Va Gettysburg Pa...."

GLC02414.365

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.366

to Eliakim P. Scammon

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to Eliakim P. Scammon

"previous to my entering the service as an Officer, connected with the Police Court...would like to remain in the [military] Service"

GLC02414.368

to Eliakim P. Scammon

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to Eliakim P. Scammon

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to Eliakim P. Scammon

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to Eliakim P. Scammon

"I have participated in the following engagements, viz Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Weldon R. R....my desire is...to remain service if found Capable...."

GLC02414.372

to Eliakim P. Scammon

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to Eliakim P. Scammon

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to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.375

to Eliakim P. Scammon

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to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.377

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Formerly a law student at Columbia, Brower desires to remain in the army after the war. Endorsed by Scammon: "retained as Captain & recommended for promotion--Habits good milty appearance Tactics Excellent. Regulations d[itt]o."

GLC02414.378

to Eliakim P. Scammon

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to Eliakim P. Scammon

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to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.381

to Eliakim P. Scammon

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