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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09120.388 Author/Creator: Diamond, Sidney, (1922-1945) Place Written: Bougainville, Papua New Guninea Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 April 1944 Pagination: 2 p. ; 21.5 x 28 cm. Order a Copy

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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