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2 August 1942
Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945
to Estelle Spero
Diamond informs Estelle that he has been "hot and heavy" with his text books. He describes a discussion about war and people that he had had the night before.
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August 1942
Diamond describes a six-mile hike that he had gone on that day, two miles of which was done wearing a gas mask.
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30 April 1863
Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901
[Return of Captain Jenks, Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers]
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31 May 1863
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30 June 1863
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31 July 1863
Hunt, Edwin L., fl. 1863
[Return of Captain Edwin L. Hunt, Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers]
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31 August 1863
[Return for Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers]
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30 September 1863
[Return of Captain Jenks Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers]
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31 October 1863
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[Monthly return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage, Company "I," Rhode Island Volunteers]
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30 November 1863
[Monthly return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage, Company "I," Rhode Island Volunteers]]
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5 August 1942
Diamond informs that he will be moved at some time the following week, but that he is still unaware as to where he is being sent. Sidney then describes the day's activities - a session on "night operations" in the morning, and the afternoon spent in...
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Diamond discusses the possibility of his receiving a pass for that weekend. He also expresses frustration at the fact that the board has not met yet.
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10 August 1942
Diamond mentions that he has seen a film on the use of the bayonet. He also informs Estelle that it would be impossible for anyone to comprehend the sensations that he now experiences in terms of fatigue and weariness.
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Diamond describes his interview with the board.
received August 10, 1942
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12 August 1942
Diamond describes what his day has consisted of - a film on bayonet use, a film on how to disarm armed men, and another one on sex hygiene.
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Diamond informs Estelle that he won't be granted a furlough in his company. He also states that out of the six men accepted by the board, only three will actually get to O.C.S; the rest will be shipped overseas. Sidney then outlines his day - an...
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13 August 1942
Diamond describes his day, which has included a film on military discipline, another on "identification of aircraft", a two-hour drill, and a baseball game. Sidney addresses Estelle as his fiancée, and mentions that he has now become accustomed to...
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15 August 1942
Diamond clarifies some points from earlier letters, defining what he means be a furlough and also explaining that the training that he had mentioned was referring to training in order to become a sergeant. Sidney describes the process that he has...
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16 August 1942
Diamond mentions that his company is now living in tents, and that he is to have classes every day in the officer candidate school (OCS). Sidney explains that from now on, he will have little time to write to Estelle, but that this does not reflect...
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18 August 1942
Diamond mentions that he is now sharing a tent with some veterans of the "Pearl Harbor affair", and speaks about the need to prevent "such barbaric gangsterism".
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19 August 1942
Diamond apologizes for the brevity of the letter, explaining that he has a lot of studying to do. Sidney also mentions that life in the OCS is replete with rules and regulations.
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20 August 1942
Diamond informs Estelle that four men have gone before the Battalion board and have been subsequently put on probation. He expresses worry about a chemical tactics test.
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23 August 1942
Diamond describes an episode of racial discrimination at a show sponsored by the Camel cigarette company. He informs Estelle that he has had three exams in the past week. He also relays a lecture that he has had on the clothing and equipment of an...
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25 August 1942
Diamond informs Estelle that he has gotten down to a "pretty set schedule".
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