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to Sylvia Weiner
13 April 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
Moe has enclosed photos from Winchester. He instructs Sylvia to have another set made for Olga. The photos are not included in collection.
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Moe hopes Sylvia's father is not troubled for the rest of the year. He wishes he could have had her for dinner. He also says the delay in mail is because of the recent move.
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14 April 1944
Moe is glad to hear that men over 26 engaged in a specific industry won't be inducted, he hopes that this will exclude Jay. He also writes that even though Sylvia had the old address her letter still reached him on time.
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15 April 1944
Moe writes that wherever he sees beauty or culture he thinks of Sylvia. He says he is now resigned to waiting for the war to end, and hopes she has adjusted as he has.
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16 April 1944
Moe writes he hasn't had time to read his mail yet but tomorrow he is staying in and will answer Sylvia properly.
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17 April 1944
Moe went to London and saw Mrs. Malcolm. He also took in a movie at Piccadilly Circus.
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18 April 1944
Moe says he feels obligated to write to Sylvia but it is a self-imposed obligation. He also says the he doesn't know what he would do if he didn't write so frequently to her.
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19 April 1944
Moe went to the movies with Jack. He also heard that Sammy Finestein is in Italy and wishes him lucks. He complains he hasn't been able to get in touch with many friends including Hilda and Herman Stein.
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20 April 1944
Moe tells Sylvia not to get too sentimental about Sammy's departure. Moe is also glad for Sarah (her husband is coming in on furlough). He thanks Sylvia for the packages she sent.
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21 April 1944
Moe described two films he saw, and mentions that he got the latest issue of PM.
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22 April 1944
Moe writes that his ties have been disappearing but he's not accusing anyone. He and Jack went to the host family again and spent a pleasant evening. He also asks about Davy and Lil.
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23 April 1944
Moe got a pass to leave camp, he will go into more detail later, but he spent most of the time in and around Lincoln's Inn Fields.
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25 April 1944
Moe inquires after Sylvia's health. He is very worried that she might be straining herself. Moe tells Sylvia she must be more careful. He mentions that he heard from Mad and Joe. He also admonishes people who spend lots of money on diamonds and says...
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26 April 1944
Moe mentions his interest in Indian and Chinese coins. He asks Sylvia for a new pen point, and refers to Sid Raphael.
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27 April 1944
Moe describes a dance he and Jack attend. He says he can't dance "with any living woman but you." He also thanks Sylvia for the ink and candy, and mentions that he has been listening to lectures.
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April 1944
Moe went to London with Jack, saw Mrs. Malcolm, and went to Lincoln's Inn Fields and the Middle and Inner Temples.
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28 April 1944
Moe is glad Sylvia received the penny bracelet he sent. He mentioned receiving the form for a ballot. He is glad she has not been overdoing it and wishes Sarah and Sam a happy time since Sam has furlough soon.
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30 April 1944
Moe doesn't know what they will do today. He will probably go to town, as it looks like it will be a nice day.
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1 May 1944
Moe went to a town called Cumberly where they explored an old abbey. On Sunday he thought about their grand Sundays together. He misses Marty as they no longer work the same shift.
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3 May 1944
Moe went to London again and got tickets for the best show in town, a comedy called "A Soldier for Christmas." He also had tea and went to the same French restaurant he and Joe ate at.
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4 May 1944
Moe writes that "Ten Little Niggers" was a nice gory murder mystery. He got back on the bus and decided that birds must be wise because they fly south for the winter.
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Moe writes that Sylvia should use the money returned for a new suit. He also heard that Jay was accepted for the Navy. Tonight he and Jack have tickets for the Agatha Christie play, "Ten Little Niggers."
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5 May 1944
Moe is glad Sylvia finally got the case reviewer job. He thinks she is trying to make him jealous with her description of dinner. He thanks her for the onion skin paper but jokes about her choice. Does she think he should write tear jerkers?
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6 May 1944
Moe explains he has been busy all day washing equipment and this is the first moment he's had. He calls these few moments a refuge.
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7 May 1944
Moe passed inspection, so they went to town again where they saw a movie and had dinner at the usual French restaurant. He provides an elaborate description of dinner. Moe mentions he had the most delicious brandy, and when he looked at the label it...
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