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31 December 1942
Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945
to Estelle Spero
Diamond provides Estelle with a description of how best to kill one's enemy.
with drawinf in upper left hand corner
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13 January 1943
Diamond informs Estelle that he has just received an $100 clothing allowance check.
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14 January 1943
Diamond describes the ways in which "his" trucks must be cared for.
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15 January 1943
Diamond informs Estelle of a recent discovery of another instance of petty theft. Sidney also tells her that the company has been increasingly practicing rifle marksmanship.
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26 February 1943
Diamond tells Estelle about another petty robbery that occurred within the ranks. He also informs her that the Eighty Second Chemical Battalion is to go to Louisiana next, but that he has no information as to when they might leave. He discusses his...
GLC09120.193
29 March 1943
Diamond tells Estelle that he just spent an entire day cleaning equipment.
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31 March 1943
Diamond informs Estelle that they are devoting the next period of time to providing additional training to the men, teaching them about camouflage, discipline, depression etc.
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Diamond describes having fought a forest fire during training that day.
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8 April 1943
Diamond tells Estelle that it is raining hard, but that his tent does not appear to have been greatly affected so he will still be able to sleep in it that night.
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April 1943
Diamond writes this letter after the troops have been traveling for thirty-seven hours. He describes the journey thus far.
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1 June 1943
Diamond describes life in the "home for the aged".
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19 June 1943
Diamond informs Estelle that the conditions are far superior in his new barracks than those in Cause Swift.
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June 1943
Diamond apologizes to Estelle for being in a "crummy state", and promises that it is not because of her.
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5 August 1942
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 describes his interview with the board.
received August 10, 1942
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7 September 1942
Diamond informs Estelle that they must remain "above petty jealousies".
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September 1942
Sidney attempts to clear up a disagreement that the couple have had in their correspondence.
GLC09120.103
circa summer 1942
Diamond explains that the weekend pass that he had been granted for the coming weekend may be retracted as the corporal has threatened to "knife" him, meaning being given a gig or some other punishment. Sidney describes his day which has consisted...
GLC09120.106
29 September 1942
Diamond tells Estelle that he has too little time to think out logical replies to her many and varied questions.
GLC09120.112
1942
Letter written while Diamond is in class, so it is interspersed with "items" from his class notes. He discusses smoke generators and the fact that classes are to grow progressively smaller due to the fact that many candidates do not manage to...
GLC09120.129
Diamond informs Estelle that he expects to be shipped before the week is up. Sidney tells Estelle that he hopes to be in New York on Saturday, and that he hopes that it is not too late to ask her out on a date on Sunday.
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10 December 1942
Diamond informs Estelle that he has just been made motor officer of the company, and explains what this position entails
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14 December 1942
Diamond describes to Estelle the process of learning how to drive a jeep. He discusses the various examinations that are due to take place in the camp, and the general feeling of confusion that exists.
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28 April 1942
Diamond describes his first impressions of the army base, discussing some of the personalities that he has encountered and life on the base.
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2 May 1942
Describes his dismay at the fact that as soon as he gets to know his peers, they are moved on. Gives a brief description of the camp town.
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Circa. May 1942
Offers Estelle the option of leaving him as he feels that he is unable to offer her a stable future Written at Edgewood Arsenal.
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Reprimands Estelle somewhat for telling him that he should not have enlisted in the army, and asks her to avoid doing so in the future. Written at Edgewood Arsenal.
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June 1942
Brief letter mentioning that Sid has been through the obstacle course twice during that day, and that he is waiting to find out whether he is to receive a leave pass or not.
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12 July 1942
Informs Estelle that he has an "uncanny premonition" that he is to be shipped before they had arranged to next get together. Pleads with Estelle that, if he is unable to get a pass for the following week, she should come to the training camp...
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15 July 1942
Sidney tells Estelle that he is almost certain that he will be granted a pass for the weekend. He proceeds to outline his day's activities, which included a lecture on the handling, storing and shipping of chemical warfare equipment and ammunition...
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20 July 1942
Sidney explains to Estelle that he will not have much time to write to her as in an attempt to separate the men eligible for officer candidate school, the entire company are being subjected to the same levels of discipline enforced in the training...
GLC09120.072
26 July 1942
Letter written after a visit from Estelle.
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15 July 1862 - 2 August 1862
Wise, Henry A., 1806-1876
[Recommendation for Thomas H. G. Poulson]
Recommending a private in the 46th Regiment, Va. Vols., who was "captured at Roanoke Island as [sic] is now on parole. He is poor and needs & desires employment." This letter is adhered to a letter dated 2 August 1862 from Thomas H. G. Poulson to...
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5 January 1944
Diamond refers to some of Estelle's letters that he has received.
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12 January 1944
Diamond instructs Estelle to be good, happy and to keep her level head.
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4 February 1944
Diamond writes that he is "used to it by now. [His] nerves have settled down to their usual steady jangle."
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21 February 1944
Diamond discusses the "present conflict" between labor and industry.
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26 February 1944
Diamond describes the interior of his tent. He writes that it is "grand to be alive and well".
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28 February 1944
Diamond tells Estelle that her "guy is getting along satisfactorily - nothing to write about of any consequence
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31 March 1944
Diamond describes bumping into a girl from Coney Island.
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10 April 1944
Diamond writes that he is using the lantern that Estelle sent him for the first time, and consoles her for the confusion that she is experiencing concerning her job.
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13 April 1944
Diamond complains about being encouraged by the Army to read the periodical "In Fact", as it offends his liberal sensibilities.
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20 April 1944
Beightler, Robert S., 1892-1978
to 82nd Chemical Battallion
Note commending the 82nd Chemical Battalion for the assistance that they provided the 37th Division with.
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27 July 1943
Diamond complains about the "interminable rain".
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4 September 1943
Diamond writes that he now has a lot to do with naval and marine personnel, commenting on the superior conditions that the navy enjoys.
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12 September 1943
Diamond tells Estelle that he received a mystery letter, and asks Estelle to help him solve who the anonymous sender was.
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14 September 1943
Diamond appeals for Estelle's understanding as he tries to quell rumors about another girl.
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19 October 1943
Diamond writes that from her recent correspondence, he can sense that something is brewing, and asks of her to "bring it to a boil" as he cannot "take much more of these inuendos."
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November 1943
Diamond writes that he has been working on an invention of no practical value.
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18 December 1943
Diamond writes that he returned the night before from spending the past two days in the jungle, commenting on how accustomed he has become to its discomforts. Sidney asks Estelle again for a lamp so that he can read and write at night.
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