Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945 to Estelle Spero
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09120.059 Author/Creator: Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945 Place Written: Edgewood Arsenal, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 July 1942 Pagination: 8 p. : Height: 15.5 cm, Width: 23 cm Order a Copy
Diamond describes a trip to the hospital to visit injured members of the company. Outlines what he has done during the day. He also discusses whether or not gas will be necessary in the war effort, stating that in his opinion it will be resorted to in the near future. Mentions that ten of his own platoon had already been shipped, and how much he wants her to come down to visit him.
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