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to Sylvia Weiner
6 May 1943
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
Moe apologizes for having been a financial drain on her in the past. He also kids her about taking a picture in his work clothes and claims he will never do it.
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8 May 1943
Moe assures her that the bivouac will be for less than a week, He also describes his daily routine.
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9 May 1943
Moe got a pass into town last night where they bought a pint of Scotch, and had a good dinner. Moe tells Sylvia not to send him any money. He also chuckles over Sylvia reading the Oregonian, and thanks her for sending cigarettes.
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10 May 1943
Moe describes his bivouac, and says that when he returns he'll appreciate the barracks.
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11 May 1943
Moe shrugs off Sylvia's suggestion that he should find female companionship but admits he wouldn't mind just talking to one.
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Moe explains the point system and how he does not have enough to come home
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12 May 1943
Moe describes his surroundings, namely the trees and the falls.
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13 May 1943
Moe takes a break from a beer party to write to Sylvia, says he is glad his friends are not forgetting him.
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14 May 1943
Moe has returned from bivouac and is very glad to see the barracks.
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Moe refers to Joe and his new job, and also mentions his mother. He says he is jealous that Sylvia ate bacon and eggs for breakfast. He claims that eating in the army is the same as "feeding coal to a furnace."
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15 May 1943
Moe had a steak dinner, and went to the movies. He mentions the Germans and the Russians, and responded to Sylvia's letters.
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16 May 1943
Moe responds to Sylvia's letters. He mentions Sam, and says to offer his sympathy. He is happy for Joe and the kids.
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17 May 1943
Moe reminds Sylvia to write to Benoit. He also speculates on how long the next bivouac will last and reminds her about the car insurance.
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19 May 1943
Moe tells Sylvia not to take a month's vacation to see him because he wouldn't be able to spend all his time with her.
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20 May 1943
Moe is certain they will bivouac again. He complains he has not received mail from her in three days.
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18 May 1943
Moe is in the middle of tactical training. He also advises Sylvia about the union tax.
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21 May 1943
Moe corrects Sylvia's assumption that he is an active T-4, he says he is an assistant foreman. He reminds her they have twelve years of memories to think about.
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23 May 1943
Moe reads Sylvia's letters with enjoyment and repeats his sympathy for Sammy.
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25 May 1943
Moe says he has not heard from Jimmie in a while, and asks after Mad, Alfred and Alice. He also asks about Sylvia's ration points.
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26 May 1943
Moe describes his first aid lesson.
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27 May 1943
Moe inquired after a Mildred Goldsmith at the Senator Hotel. He is sorry Sylvia didn't get to see Leslie. This letter is missing pages.
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28 May 1943
Moe spent the day cleaning and unloading the trailer. He is glad Sylvia is not letting her family get to her.
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29 May 1943
Moe is staying in a hotel because he got an overnight pass into town. He responds to Sylvia's letters and thanks her for the sketch of their living room as it really made him feel like he was home.
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30 May 1943
Moe's roommates are on a date so he is free to write to Sylvia. He said they have not yet given out ratings in their platoon, but when they do he hopes he will be made a T-4. He believes more soldiers should be educated as to what this war is about.
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Moe is still in town, he went out to eat and met a nice couple. They went to the movies together.
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