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June 1942
Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945
to Estelle Spero
Describes an air raid alert and black out that occurred shortly after he came off guard duty
GLC09120.057
1 July 1942
Diamond describes the surprising friendship that has blossomed with Carter (the Southern soldier whom had previously expressed extremely racist remarks). Discusses Estelle's forthcoming visit to Edgewood.
GLC09120.058
23 July 1942
Diamond describes to Estelle an overnight training trip which had been interrupted by an air raid alert back at Arsenal.
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30 July 1942
Diamond describes the guard duty that he has just come off. He then outlines to Estelle the rest of the day's schedule - a film on the movements of the rifle squad and platoon in battle, a drill, and an interview with the captain for the officers'...
GLC09120.078
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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23 August 1793
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
to Thomas Vose
A copy of the letter Jackson wrote to Vose that was sent to Knox. Tells Vose that Knox is anxious to get the house built and is relying on his hard work. Wants to know the number of Masons; that will be necessary to build the cellar walls. Wants...
GLC02437.05913
8 January 1944
Diamond informs Estelle that, upon his return, he plans to lock himself in a room for month and "sleep and sleep and sleep".
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21 January 1944
Diamond informs Estelle that "the hunger for home grows increasingly great".
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8 February 1944
Diamond comments that he has never been ill during his army career.
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16 February 1944
Diamond describes using the typewriter in terms of a battle offensive.
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