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Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945 to Estelle Spero

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09120.142 Author/Creator: Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945 Place Written: Fort Bliss, Texas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 December 1942 Pagination: 4 p. ; 15.5 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy

Diamond describes a desert sand storm to Estelle. Sidney speaks of how "trying" it is to have to constantly ensure that other men are doing their work. He then continues to describe his trip down to Texas.

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