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Diamond, Sidney, (1922-1945) to Estelle Spero

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09120.144 Author/Creator: Diamond, Sidney, (1922-1945) Place Written: Fort Bliss, Texas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 December 1942 Pagination: 4 p. ; 15.5 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy

Diamond describes having been "officer of the day" the day before - a job that entails supervision of the guard and battalion in general.

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