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24 October 1944
Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945
to Estelle Spero
Diamond writes of his hopes for leave at some point in the middle of the following year. He informs Estelle of his jealousy of "Stan".
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26 October 1944
Diamond expresses jealousy of a man named "Dick". He then discusses the "troubles" that Lt. Buchner had "with his wife, children and the "other" man." Sidney tells Estelle that, although he does not know what will happen to him before his return...
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27 October 1944
Diamond writes the "days pass slowly, monotonously - We live for the afternoon mail call - " Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific
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Diamond expresses his longing for Estelle. He writes, "I wish I knew where I'll be going after the war - I wish I could be sure - sure of something - anything - I feel so insecure - " Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific
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30 October 1944
Diamond writes that "Mac" receives the New York Times, and that "a very enjoyable time was spent perusing" the paper. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific
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31 October 1944
New Year's greeting card sent to Estelle. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific
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1 November 1944
Diamond describes his day of departure, which is still "so clear" in his mind, despite the seventeen months that have passed: "There was a peculiar sensation that all this wasn't new - that our ancestors somewhere had experienced the same tightening...
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2 November 1944
Diamond writes a fake memo entitled "Love", addressed to "Commanding Officeress Sid-Stella combat team". Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific
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3 November 1944
Diamond instructs Estelle to "Save some room when you go to sleep…I'm paying you a visit tonight…I'll be beside you…" Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific
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Diamond addresses the letter to his "murderer", and proceeds to joke about having found a pin in the fruitcake sent to him. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific
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