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to Sylvia Weiner
January 26, 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
Moe refers to a little axe he keeps in his room for chopping wood and breaking up coal, that was taken from their room.
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Moe mentions sending some pictures of himself and others.
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Moe discusses his savings allotment and wants to get it annulled but there is too much red tape.
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Moe is glad that Marge and Joe have gone to the country for a rest. He describes the barracks in which there are three other soldiers writing letters.
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Moe comments that the dinner he ate reminded him of home. He reports the weather has turned damp.
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January 27, 1944
Moe thanks Ben for successfully acquiring film for him.
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January 28, 1944
Moe just bought a new fountain pen. He also mentions that the whole platoon is confined for a week because they didn't pass inspection.
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Moe writes Sylvia a poem in anticipation of Valentine's Day.
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January 29, 1944
Moe had his late night snack with Joe and Marty and played gin rummy.
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Moe describes a visit to a place in Scotland known for its woolens, especially tweeds.
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Moe is writing in the orderly tent. The weather is getting less damp.
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Moe refers to previous letters in which Sylvia talks about Ben working 28 days, he also says he laughed at the story about Paul C. and the toothpicks.
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January 30, 1944
Moe tried to sleep in on a Sunday but there were too many soldiers in the barracks, he woke up to find two letters from Sylvia. He is very sorry for Blanche, whose 2nd baby died.
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January 31, 1944
Moe wonders how a letter from Archie reached him so quickly from India, and says he thinks Dave and Lil should visit Sylvia. He notes that she must not have received his request for money yet.
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Moe asks about Ann and Mac, saying he is glad they have toned down their political views.
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February 1, 1944
Moe ate too much spaghetti for dinner but laments that there was no wine.
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February 2, 1944
Moe complains that the newspapers don't cover anything in detail.
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February 3, 1944
Moe comments that he read a great book called "Ministry of Fear."
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February 4, 1944
Moe comments that they posed for pictures to commemorate the first anniversary of the company's activation in the morning.
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February 5, 1944
Moe received a package from Eddie that included cookies. He complains that there is still no mail from Sylvia.
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February 6, 1944
Moe responds to Sylvia's question about English girls. He reports the only girls he has met are WAAFs or Wrens or women in service. He reports that there are more British women enrolled than Americans.
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February 8, 1944
Moe is preparing for furlough tomorrow. He writes that he enclosed a photo and negative but it is not included with the letter.
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February 10, 1944
Moe discovered that he doesn't have to wait until the end of furlough to write. He is currently in London where he is enjoying seeing the sights and walking through the streets.
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February 13, 1944
Moe describes more of London. He has been hanging out with another soldier who recommended some good restaurants., and introduced him to a Mrs. Malcolm who used to run a Red Cross show.
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February 14, 1944
Moe wished her a happy valentine's day and mentions that he went to a live performance of Beethoven. Afterwards he enjoyed a high tea and met up with Mrs. Malcolm again.
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