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13 June 1944
Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945
to Estelle Spero
Diamond writes that he has now spent almost a month in hospital, and proceeds to describe to Estelle his schedule there.
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June 1944
Diamond complains about his "tyrant ward boy" in the hospital.
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15 June 1944
Diamond writes that he has been in the "purgatory" of hospital for twenty nine days. He includes a short poem to Estelle, and then playfully describes his fictitious history as a poet.
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16 June 1944
Diamond writes that, although he was meant to have been discharged that day, his physician changed his mind upon removing the bandages. He complains that the period of time for wounds to heal is extended due to the tropical climate. He expresses...
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18 June 1944
Diamond responds to the series of letters that he has received recently from Estelle. He mentions that he now has a punctured ear drum as a result of being exposed to constant and intense firing. He also writes that he cannot understand Natalie's...
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