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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is certain they will bivouac again. He complains he has not received mail from her in three days.

GLC09414.0705

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is in the middle of tactical training. He also advises Sylvia about the union tax.

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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reads Sylvia's letters with enjoyment and repeats his sympathy for Sammy.

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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes his first aid lesson.

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to Sylvia Weiner

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.

GLC09414.0711

to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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.

GLC09414.0713

to Sylvia Weiner

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.

GLC09414.0714

to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

It is Memorial Day and they have been given the day off. Moe used the time to rest and to write to Sylvia. He comments that she is becoming quite the executive, herself.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he has to learn to nurse his salary until the end of the month. He also mentions that there is not much to do now and they are just marking time.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he heard a song they have sung many times together; "There's a Long, Long Trail Awinding."

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe doesn't think the drawing Joe made of Sylvia looks much like her. He is still awaiting the ratings for his platoon. He agrees that Mad should get a divorce, and mentions that he is annoyed by Hy and Ann.

GLC09414.0719

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is writing from the Red Cross Recreation Center, but he will be moving soon. This letter is missing pages.

GLC09414.0720

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to the movies, and reminds Sylvia to write Benoit again. He also acknowledges that they are both missing each other more with each passing day. This letter is missing pages.

GLC09414.0721

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe will be moving out shortly, he says there are nine service areas and that they have been attached to the ninth service command.

GLC09414.0722

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes the recent move. He also draws a picture of the pyramid like tents they are sleeping in.

GLC09414.0723

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes his first day at Fort Lewis. This letter is missing pages.

GLC09414.0724

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes his sleeping quarters as a steel bunk, with two sheets. He also says that there is a theater and the mess hall is right across from the barracks. He chides Sylvia for writing to him at such late hours, and discusses the tomato plants at...

GLC09414.0725

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has just heard furloughs will begin shortly, but warns Sylvia not get her hopes up high because anything could happen. He understands that it is difficult to make ends meet and tells her to begin an aggressive anti-mosquito campaign since they...

GLC09414.0726

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes his work in the clothing repair warehouse today. He says he prefers Fort Lewis to Salem because now they are given something to do every day and they are always done by 4:30pm. He is very excited about the possibility of furlough and...

GLC09414.0727

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe asked his father for $125 in case he does get furlough. He is increasingly confident that it will happen, and says he will let Sylvia know as soon as possible.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has heard that Sammy will be in competition with Dad as far as business is concerned. He says Sammy "cares more about furthering his own end than others." He tells Sylvia to wait to see Alvin until she has seen Moe first. He suggests they see a...

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