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Diamond, Sidney, (1922-1945) to Estelle Spero

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09120.272 Author/Creator: Diamond, Sidney, (1922-1945) Place Written: Noumea, New Caledonia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 September 1943 Pagination: 1 p. ; 17 x 27.5 cm. Order a Copy

Diamond tells Estelle that he seems to have lost his sense of humor somewhere in the South Pacific, but that he has not lost his temper. He then apologizes, explaining that he has had a trying day.

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