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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe responds to Sylvia's letter in which she says she is feeling blue. He also describes the sycamore trees.

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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is glad Sylvia's father went into the hospital as it was probably the best thing to do. He recalls the day they drove down from Quebec and what a lovely day it was.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is surprised that Sylvia's father is keeping her brother in the dark about his condition. He writes that he hopes the American public will wake up now and realize they are at war. He is glad the Warsaw battle did not go unnoticed.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe continues his quest for a decent shower. He responds to Sylvia's letter about the Ouija board by saying it's just another way of seeking answers in the occult when reality gets too tough. As to the end of the war, he says it could any time.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is aware that Sylvia is feeling low in spirit but feels she will snap out of it soon. He feels bad that she had to weed the tomatoes. He says he still has the rose she sent.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that the company has formed a baseball league. His shift's name is called Detroit. He can't wait until the Russians cross the border and are fighting the Germans.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe thinks back to how the war began. When reports of Italian and German intervention first came out, everyone cried "Propaganda." He laments the fact that if only proper steps could have been taken at the proper time, the war could have been...

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe's baseball team has started practicing. He remembers when Sylvia came to Tacoma to visit him.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Yesterday Moe's team made its debut and won 8-0. He mentions that he has been hoarding a bottle of Marie Buzzard Cherry Brandy. It reminds him of all the times he drank it with Sylvia. He heard that Joe went into the hospital again.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe enjoyed reading about the time Sylvia had with the sewing machine. He is glad that time passes quickly for her. In the beginning he said they would have to school themselves in patience.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that it is raining heavily. He heard from Al Israel the other day. He also mentions that in a couple of days his shift time will change to early morning so he'll have more time in the evening.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes his efforts to deal with the rain as his tent was nearly ruined. Later they had services with the chaplain.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe finally got his home in order again after the rain and finally received letters from Sylvia after a dry spell. He had a sip of the Marie Buzzard brandy.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe mentions Al who is having trouble with his father. He also mentions Ben and Esther. He says he approves of Ben making the deposits in her account.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe played baseball, and heard from Marge who told him the family knew of his whereabouts. He instructs Sylvia to tell Bess he'll write a real letter soon. He jokes that she is becoming quite the beer critic. He briefly discusses why they went to war...

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes how the men bitch about everything including him but says they would bitch about anyone that was over them. He hopes that Joe gets better.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe passed his mother's strudel around, and thanks Sylvia for taking his father to the synagogue. He hopes that Adele will make the proper financial arrangements, and feels sorry for Mildred.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe mentions a magazine he has been reading that is like Reader's Digest. He also recommends the book, "They Shall Not Sleep." and reports that there was a baseball game after work.

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