Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945 to Estelle Spero
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09120.323 Author/Creator: Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945 Place Written: Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 January 1944 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 26.5 cm Order a Copy
Diamond informs Estelle that he had gone into the jungle to inspect the impact area of yesterday's firing. He describes a discussion with the other officers based upon the question: "What will the people back home say to us when we return?""
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