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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09120.287 Author/Creator: Diamond, Sidney, (1922-1945) Place Written: Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 October 1943 Pagination: 1 p. ; 11 x 13.5 cm. Order a Copy

Diamond explains that due to circumstances beyond his control, he may sometimes find himself "without ample opportunity to write."

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