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Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945 to Estelle Spero

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09120.256 Author/Creator: Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945 Place Written: San Francisco, California Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 July 1943 Pagination: 5 p. : Height: 13 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Diamond discusses the time difference between his present location and New York. He tells her of his desire to share this spot, this experience with her, and writes that once the war is over, if they have sufficient funds, he would like to spend a vacation there with her.

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