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Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945 to Estelle Spero

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09120.042 Author/Creator: Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945 Place Written: Aberdeen, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa. early summer 1942 Pagination: 8 p. ; 18.5 x 27 cm. Order a Copy

Responds to a series of comments that Estelle had raised in a previous letter. Speaks about a "friend" of Sidney's who has attempted to date Estelle. Also discusses another friend who did not enlist and managed to acquire $2000 somehow. Instructs Estelle to respond to any of her mother's questions regarding the war vaguely. Discusses his hopes of being made an officer, and how advantageous it would be for them financially. Describes loneliness of life of a soldier. Outlines the day's events, which included a lecture on military discipline, one on different gases, two sessions on particular rifles and revolvers, a session on how to pack combat packs and a lecture on the reasons for which Germany's attack on England failed. Describes the strictness with which white-"negro" segregation is enforced in the army Written at Edgewood Arsenal.

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