Diamond, Sidney (1922-1945) to Estelle Spero
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09120.047 Author/Creator: Diamond, Sidney (1922-1945) Place Written: Edgewood Arsenal, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa. early summer 1942 Pagination: 6 p. ; 18.5 x 27 cm. Order a Copy
Expresses concern that Estelle is losing weight, and reassures her that he has attempted to stay away from anything dangerous and that he has every intention of returning. Registers surprise at the fact that his Southern compatriots had never tasted Chinese chow mein before, and instructs them on how to eat it when presented with this food at dinner. Describes a lecture that the company had received on dealing with chemical agents, protection against them, use of gas etc.
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