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to Sylvia Weiner
12 June 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
Last night Moe went to a movie with James Cagney. He is glad that Sylvia saw Al, Allie and Archer. He says he misses Chinese food more than anything else.
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13 June 1944
Moe asks Sylvia what her plans are for vacation. He, Marty, and Jack spend a lot of time talking about what they would do on a vacation.
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14 June 1944
Moe had classes in an open field where they discovered strawberries growing. He finally received Sylvia's letter written on D-Day. He thought it very well written. He doesn't think the Germans will last much longer.
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15 June 1944
Moe is glad Sylvia is beginning to like her job. He has been awaiting details of Adele's wedding. He reports that he is sorry to hear about Joe, and he tells her to write to Sam B. about David.
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17 June 1944
Moe says he enjoyed hearing about the cucumber and tomato soup. He mentions that he remembers weeding with Sylvia many times. He also refers to Stein who seems to be easing his way back into their group.
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19 June 1944
Moe plans to go out today so he cannot write much. He mentions seeing a movie last night.
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Moe just came back from seeing a movie, and describes the beautiful sunset. He also reports that he received a package from Al, Allie and Archer.
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24 June 1944
Moe can't believe that such a short trip can bring someone to another country. He mentions that he will not have much time to write over the next few days.
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27 June 1944
Moe has been settling in., he notes his rural surroundings. Jack, Marty and him wandered over to the farmhouse for some hard cider.
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Moe notes that news around there is scare and needs Sylvia to update him on the war. He drew their P.X rations which the army provides.
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28 June 1944
Moe describes life as prosaic and workaday. He says he has very little time to write.
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29 June 1944
Moe is working a lot, which makes time pass quickly. He mentions that he finally got hold of a newspaper. He is glad the Russians have begun their big push.
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30 June 1944
Moe is still adjusting to the transition. When he came to England the process was more gradual. Now he is suddenly in a different country after so short a journey.
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1 July 1944
Moe reports that he got a very short hair-cut that only left a little fuzz.
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2 July 1944
Moe searched for a place to take a real shower as they had not bathed in two weeks and found a kind of outdoor shower arrangement. He was so happy to be clean. Then they looked for someone to do their laundry. He enjoyed Sylvia's description of the...
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3 July 1944
Moe struggles to get around on little or no French. He remarks that the mailman has been "really getting on the ball," and tells Sylvia to visit Bea.
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4 July 1944
Moe says he really enjoys reading Sylvia's descriptions of restaurants. He remembers all the things they did to entertain Bess. Once again, he refers to her father's condition.
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5 July 1944
Moe writes he had his first taste of bread in two weeks. This was white bread, unlike the bread they ate in England. In England the bread was a combination of wheat and potato flour.
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6 July 1944
Moe reports that there has been no mail for three days, but there has been lots of rain. He also found a book in the trash.
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7 July 1944
Moe likes Sylvia's idea that Mad, Ben and her will help her father out on Sundays. He is glad that Mad and Ben have finally decided to get married. He also addresses all the fuss surrounding the Robot Plane.
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8 July 1944
Moe responds to Sylvia's thoughts on Fascism and the talk she went to. He believes their country would never accept a Fascist order. At the same time he is very angry that too many people in America don't seem to be interested or even care about what...
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9 July 1944
Moe is glad there was nothing wrong with Sylvia's throat. He feels he is cheating her with her short letters. He reminds her about the pen paint he asked for. He pictures them all in beach chairs having a good time.
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10 July 1944
Moe enclosed a 2 franc note as a souvenir. He changed his mind about having Hy make him a radio since Jack's works now. He reassures Sylvia that he takes very good care of himself, especially his skin.
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11 July 1944
Moe responds to Sylvia's letter in which she says she is feeling blue. He also describes the sycamore trees.
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12 July 1944
Marty has been gone for the week with a colonel. He doesn't know what he was doing but suspects he acted as an interpreter.
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