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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09120.318 Author/Creator: Diamond, Sidney, (1922-1945) Place Written: Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 December 1943 Pagination: 6 p. ; 20.5 x 26.5 cm. Order a Copy

Diamond informs Estelle that at last he has paid back the loan that he took out in order to purchase her engagement ring.

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