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to Sylvia Weiner
2 December 1943
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
Moe received a letter from Marge, and recalls the sweater Mom was knitting that she eventually gave to Sylvia. He cannot think of anything to ask for.
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3 December 1943
Moe refers to a "situation" regarding Uncle Ben in which they forgot to ask Sylvia something and not wanting to offend her are doing their best not to anger her. The only way she can prove she's not slighted is to "attend the function."
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4 December 1943
Moe thanks Sylvia for the soap and the film she sent. He asks her not to send anymore toilet articles as he can get plenty there.
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5 December 1943
Moe received six letters and promises a long answer later. He also received a letter from Dad., and comments that he has not been getting enough sleep.
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Moe went to the YMCA where he played ping-pong, then went to the union canteen. He responds to Sylvia's letters by assuring her he is in good health. He talks about Eileen's wedding and notes that weddings aren't always happy occasions for all who...
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6 December 1943
Moe mentions that his Dad acknowledged their anniversary but did not elaborate. He will be going to a British American Circle meeting tonight.
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10 December 1943
Moe received a letter from Marge and has been sticking close to home base this week. He mostly plays gin and goes to the local pub.
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12 December 1943
Moe is disappointed because Sylvia didn't send the money he asked for and is hoping that it just hasn't arrived yet. He reminds her that the money he makes is just enough to get through the month.
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Moe thanks Sylvia for the package, he is also happy for the letter he received from her on his birthday. He reassures her that he is very safe and couldn't be any safer if he were in Brooklyn.
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13 December 1943
Moe received Sylvia's birthday card and is keeping it on the mantel above the fire. He thanks Mad, Bess and Ben for their contributions.
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