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Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945 to Estelle Spero

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09120.298 Author/Creator: Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945 Place Written: Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 November 1943 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 27 cm Order a Copy

Diamond tells Estelle that he enjoys thinking of her "more than contemplation of any thing or person." He then describes his company commander, who is "a stickler for having things done his way".

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