10 September 1943

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond responds to various questions that Estelle had asked, reassuring her that a "date" he had mentioned was a trip to the movies with a French teacher and his wife, and also telling her that he had very much wanted to get engaged. He then asks her not to put him on the defensive all of the time, saying that "it's not fair". He requests that she let him know if she changes her mind in any way.

GLC09120.267

11 September 1943

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond tells Estelle that he feels like "worn and shredded and turned out" heel, in need of repair if "the foot is to be comfortable". He writes about the difficulties he will face being "re-habilitated" back at home, and that his ideals and dreams "have all been shattered to a pulp a long time ago". He ends the letter by informing Estelle that he misses her "so terribly and can't do anything about it!!!"

GLC09120.268

1 October 1943

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond tells Estelle that he realizes now how fully and totally he loves her: "You are my foundation. The fundamental element of my construction."

GLC09120.277

25 November 1943

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 in the jungle. He also asks her to send him a lantern of some sort that will operate on gasoline or kerosene.

GLC09120.296

29 November 1943

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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".

GLC09120.298

29 November 1943

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Typed letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

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

GLC09120.299

30 November 1943

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Typed letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

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

GLC09120.301

3 December 1943

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

GLC09120.303

4 December 1943

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

GLC09120.304

7 December 1943

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond talks about making an "ark" in which to escape the rain, and then rowing to fetch Estelle. He writes that someone has taken out a subscription of "In Fact" for him, complaining about its biased nature.

GLC09120.305

January 16, 1943

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond reassures Estelle of how faithful he is to her.

GLC09120.176

January 19, 1943

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

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

GLC09120.179

January 25, 1943

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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." drawing on upper left corner.

GLC09120.181

1 March 1943

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

16 March 1943

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond tells Estelle that he is "desperately in love".

GLC09120.202

1 April 1943

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond reminisces over his first date with Estelle. He also tells her during the day, he had been forced to crawl within 500 yards of his target in order to get some decent observation

GLC09120.209

8 November 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Letter written just after having visited Estelle, and Diamond writes of "the odor of [her] hair still playing with [his] senses". Diamond also talks about the "confusion of inefficiency" that reigns at home, as soon as the "men are gone".

GLC09120.126

June 4, 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Incomplete letter. Explains that multiple use of punctuation marks is due to his "engaged to be engaged" status. Wishes Estelle luck in her upcoming exams. Starts to describe his dream date. Written at Edgewood Arsenal

GLC09120.027

9 June 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Informs Estelle that has spent the day on the firing range. Criticizes a friend, Zebe, for expressing approval of the war while in practice failing to enlist. In turn, Sidney expresses his respect for another friend, Lew Agnes, for his willingness to sacrifice life, career and friends for his firmness of thought. Speaks of how much his body yearns for Estelle. Writes of how he has had seven days straight of training with no rest, and is due to have thirteen more without an interval. Written at Edgewood Arsenal.

GLC09120.030

13 June 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Informs Estelle that he has become qualified in the use of pistols, the test for which only 33% of candidates pass. Wishes Estelle a happy 18th birthday, stating that he regrets nothing from the four years which they have spent together. Written at Edgewood Arsenal.

GLC09120.033

22 September 1864

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my darling wife

He spends a great deal of time praising his wife for the majority of the letter.

GLC08284.103

1861-1877

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Darling Lovely Little Wife

Another letter of praise for his wife. He wishes he were there with her and imagines her sitting on his lap. He says she has a way with words that he does not.

GLC08284.107

1861-1877

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my darling little Angel (wife)

He can't stand the thought of her needing him especially as he needs her. He is so isolated and kept apart from his wife and child. He asks her to write about herself more than anyone else.

GLC08284.109

9 March 1865

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

He tries to give her words of encouragement towards being strong and happy apart from him. He then proceeds to sing her praises, as she has always done more than he anticipated as a wife. Written at Charleston Harbor.

GLC08284.111

20 November 1863

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss (Kitty)

He might get to come home in the winter. A fellow soldier who saw her picture has fallen in love with her.

GLC02170.32