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6 July 1944
Diamond, Sidney (1925-1945)
to Estelle Spero
Diamond informs Estelle that he had given a lecture to an infantry outfit that morning. Sidney writes a short "scene" between a man and his wife.
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15 August 1944
Diamond, Sidney (1925-1944)
Diamond mentions that the sixth anniversary of the couple's meeting has passed, and proceeds to discuss their relationship. He writes about army policy regarding different races.
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17 August 1944
Diamond writes the letter as a fake memo on the subject of "Miss Estelle Spero", addressed to "The world
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18 August 1944
Diamond informs Estelle that he has been snowed under with work. He then proceeds to discuss how much he misses her.
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22 August 1944
Diamond writes a letter to "Miss Taylor", Estelle's roommate at Northwestern University, about her having addressed him as Sidney.
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10 November 1944
Diamond, Sidney (1922-1945)
Diamond writes that the smell of Estelle's "hair, powder" is "causing a glow within".
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21 November 1944
Diamond instructs Estelle to go out that evening, and pretend that he is with her.
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23 November 1944
Spero, Estelle (fl. 1942-)
to Sidney Diamond
Thanksgiving card sent from Estelle to Sidney, in which she writes that she is giving thanks for Sidney: "for the past we have had together and for the future to be." He adds in the note, "To Us!!!", and then signs his name.
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18 November 1944
Diamond apologizes for not being able to write more, explaining that it is simply impossible, but reassures Estelle that there is "no need to fret."
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19 December 1944
Diamond tells Estelle that she is in his heart continuously. Sidney states that the fact that he has not received any letters in weeks has only made him realize the importance of their correspondence. He writes: "Take care of yourself and have all...
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