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to Sylvia Weiner
19 September 1943
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
Moe finally got a pass into town and found a hotel. He thanks her for the leather writing kit. He also complains that there was no bacon at breakfast.
GLC09414.0785
Moe just found out they might be going to New York. But it's not definite and tells Sylvia to cross her fingers.
GLC09414.0786
20 September 1943
Moe writes that they will be heading toward Boston and thanks Sylvia for the package she sent. He also gives her instructions about the film he wants her to develop.
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26 September 1943
Moe writes that he is very excited to be in the same time zone again. He acknowledges that it was very hard to leave Frank as they have become very close over the last seven months. He asks Sylvia if she has been up to Davy's place recently. Was...
GLC09414.0788
27 September 1943
Moe describes how cold it was in the morning and then as time went on it became much warmer. He compares the place to Davy's and remembers watching the sun set with Sylvia at Davy's. Was written near Boston, Massachusetts.
GLC09414.0789
9 October 1943
Moe writes that the last two weeks have been special and that many people never even had that. Moe declares that Sylvia should see this as a new chapter starting in their lives and he is so proud of her courage. Was written near Boston, Massachusetts...
GLC09414.0790
10 October 1943
Moe is writing a short letter before anything else happens. Last night he wondered what Sylvia was thinking as the hours wore on, discussed it with friends and decided she was aware of his thoughts. Was written near Boston, Massachusetts.
GLC09414.0791
11 October 1943
Moe received a package of Christmas gifts early because some of the people back home think he is overseas already. He asks Sylvia for some flash light bulbs and also for some prints from the roll of film she is planning to get developed. Was written...
GLC09414.0792
15 October 1943
Moe says the boys are playing Gin Rummy to pass the time, and that he has been reading a lot of poetry lately. He says he met a man named Johnny Gaunt. This letter is written from aboard the ship that is taking him overseas.
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20 October 1943
Moe writes a quick missive to let Sylvia know he has arrived safely and that he hopes she is not taking his arrival overseas too badly.
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