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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe thanks Sylvia for the cigarettes. He says he decided to retract his earlier statement that they will finish the Germans off before winter.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe notes that it is Columbus day today and a year ago they began their journey which led to their present location. He refers to the election year and says the voter himself is to blame for the present state of affairs

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe bought Sylvia a few gifts and they should reach her in a few weeks. He says he began to wear glasses at fourteen and that David's eyes follow the same pattern his did.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is currently reading "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn." He also mentions that he knows that his parents want to give him something and knowing they may deny themselves of something makes him feel humble.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe revealed for the first time that he was in Scotland before he went to England. He is glad his father is able to do some work, but hopes he doesn't overexert himself.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he went to the dentist. He also notes that they were issued overcoats.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe played poker with the boys. He also criticizes modern hats, and describes how heels with high platforms are made when leather is scarce.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he went to see a play which he described as "not bad." One of the boys asked Moe to tell Sylvia to send a few pictures to his mother. Six photograph negatives are enclosed.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe began working shifts again. He received a copy of Bernie's Bugle which brought him up to date on all the news. He also writes they've begun to get fancy in the mess hall.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe hopes Sylvia is now used to the idea of being alone. He asks her to talk to Olga about all the negatives they have been sent and see if anything is missing.

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