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Diamond, Sidney (1922-1945) to Estelle Spero

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09120.034 Author/Creator: Diamond, Sidney (1922-1945) Place Written: Edgewood, Arsenal, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 June 1942 Pagination: 6 p. ; 18.5 x 27 cm. Order a Copy

Explains that Estelle's birthday present may be somewhat modest due to lack of funds and a shortage of gifts that can be purchased on the army base. Describes a training film and lecture that he had received regarding the ways in which international law dictates how a soldier should behave when captured. States that had undergone an inspection on Saturday. Then describes a film that the company had watched related to reconnaissance, patrol and scouting at night.

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