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to Sylvia Weiner
9 January 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
Moe responds to Sylvia's description of a Christmas shopping trip. He is reminded of all the times they went Christmas shopping together and how tiring it was.
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8 January 1944
Moe promises to devote a great deal of time writing to Sylvia soon. He will tell her all about his trip to Winchester in his next letter.
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Moe explains that they will have two weeks of day work and then two weeks of night work. He also repeats the advice he gave Sylvia earlier about joining the Red Cross: do whatever you feel best.
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Moe tells Sylvia once again that she must decide for herself if she wants to join the Red Cross. He writes also that he is glad his parents liked the gifts she bought them.
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Moe writes that it is very tough to get a drink in England because they run out fast and will stop selling for the night. He also responds to a letter that mentions his anniversary letter to Sylvia, and he is so glad she received it.
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Moe is sorry to hear that their favorite restaurant has gone downhill. He was already aware of Joe's return to Brooklyn, but Marge writes he can't do much because he lacks strength.
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Moe writes that all the questions Sylvia asks in her most recent letters he has already answered within the last two weeks and he won't answer them again.
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Moe responds to Sylvia's letters saying that he is glad that Alvin came home on furlough. He also writes excitedly about Sybil coming in from Buffalo. He is very glad Sylvia went out to the country, but doesn't understand why she chose that...
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Moe describes his recent trip with Marty, calling it The Winchester Adventure. Moe mentions the basic history of the city, and seeing a statue of King Alfred, the cathedral. Winchester College, etc.
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1 January 1944
Moe reminds Sylvia of New Year's 1937 when they had a big party and woke up with hangovers. Later that day they had a steak dinner and everything was alright.
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2 January 1944
Moe and the boys have decided to take a walk through the countryside.
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Moe returned home to find another letter from Sylvia. He actually has time to write her a detailed letter.
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January 10 1944
Moe has written a second installment of the Winchester Adventure. In this letter he describes Westgate Tower, the castle, the Church of St. Cross, the city museum, etc. He also mentions that later that day they had tea at a charming cafe.
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Moe responds to Sylvia's letters saying that yes, he remembers Miller's Pharmacy and how she hated to go up the hill to get to it. He encourages her to do it anyway. He is also glad she mentioned the mountain on route 52 and remembered how they...
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January 11, 1944
Moe is overwhelmed but the amount of letters he has received from Sylvia but promises to answer them all.
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Moe finally reached Sylvia's letter in which she describes being in the country. He learns that his cousin Ben is there, and he thinks Ruth K. is a good roommate for her.
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January 12, 1944
Moe writes that it seems Sylvia is seeing loads of people they met in previous years.
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to Mr. and Mrs. J. Weiner
January 13, 1944
Moe asks his parents to send Sylvia a bouquet of flowers for Valentine's Day with the poem he has written at the bottom.
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Moe acknowledges that Sylvia went to Frank's show. Hearing about him and Lil and Hy makes him feel at home.
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Moe promises to buy Sylvia new ice skates.
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Moe mentions that he signed the payroll today and there were deductions. He asks Sylvia to send money to tide him over. He asks her if she has received any money herself.
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Moe describes what it is like to ask for directions in England.
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Moe mentions the multitude of crows in England.
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Moe asks for more film and asks Sylvia to be patient if he sends pictures because they must first go to the censor.
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January 14, 1944
Moe reports that he and Marty shared some food Olga had sent and that he received some candy from his mother.
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