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Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945 to Estelle Spero

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09120.039 Author/Creator: Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945 Place Written: Aberdeen, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 June 1942 Pagination: 12 p. : Height: 18.5 cm, Width: 27 cm Order a Copy

Discusses the use of mustard and lewisite gas in the war. Promises Estelle that he will return, and upon his return will take her as his wife. Written at Edgewood Arsenal

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