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to Sylvia Weiner
24 August 1943
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
Moe has finally heard from Jim. He is glad Sylvia has heard from Bea. Moe also reports that Harry has been transferred to S.C.U.
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25 August 1943
Moe went to the Mack Village, but found it disappointing. He mentions again that he would like Sylvia to see a doctor concerning her "condition," but does not say what the condition is.
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26 August 1943
Moe talks at great length about Mad and Ben and how they are talking about marriage.
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27 August 1943
Moe got a letter from Morris Brannerman. He feels sorry for Joe Ellis was detailed to clean the mess hall and is glad that as a T-4, he does not get such details anymore.
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28 August 1943
Moe gushes about the sketch Sylvia made of Polgar's Palace in her previous letter, and showed it to his friends. He also mentions the first intelligent women he has met since he came into the army. Thanks Sylvia for the package, including the socks.
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29 August 1943
Moe describes the quiet days he has been having and refers to the gas crisis and tells Sylvia to make sure she's there to get her share, he mentions that the garage man gets some gas. He also describes the service club.
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30 August 1943
Moe is informed they will be there for two more months. He is also told there is the possibility of another furlough. Moe also reports that arrangements are underway for the Jewish holidays.
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31 August 1943
Moe reports that he will be getting a haircut later. He thanks Sylvia for the socks she sent, but has to cut the letter short so he can wait in line for his haircut.
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1 September 1943
Moe refers to Sylvia's "condition" again and says he demands to know what the doctor said. He acknowledges that his mother invited everyone to dinner. He does not understand why his brother Ben is not spending time with his mother and is surprised...
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2 September 1943
Moe says he is overwhelmed by all the things Sylvia sent him, and will have to have a party when the lights are out. Moe responds to her letter, he believes that cousin Marian will be sensible about not having children. He also says he didn't know...
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3 September 1943
Moe received a letter from Alvin saying he is still in Nashville, not North Carolina. He notes that Mad is afraid to go to Florida for a divorce because she is afraid Ben will be transferred elsewhere. He also asks after Bea.
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4 September 1943
Moe went into town, he is glad Sylvia had dinner with Sara and Sam. He tells her to watch what she eats and drinks.
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5 September 1943
Moe has been very sick, and has lost a tremendous amount of weight. He has however received a furlough of thirty days. Includes a note from Hy.
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Moe had dinner with Joe, and stayed at the Rotary dormitory,. He also went window shopping on Pacific avenue, and stopped at an arcade. Moe is also glad to hear that Alvin has been classified as pilot material.
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Moe reminisces about the Sundays when they would leave Davy's just before dusk and ride along listening to music. He mentions that he has not heard from Ethel and Jay. He also speculates about Hy and what may cause his hypertension.
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6 September 1943
It turns out that both Moe and Sylvia saw the same film recently. Moe mentions the possibility of talking by phone.
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7 September 1943
Moe speculates where they will go next. He says he is looking forward to going overseas. He tells Sylvia she is artistically talented and notes that Archie is in India.
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8 September 1943
Moe remembered a time when he was very worried for Sylvia because one day they were walking and then suddenly she had a sharp pain. The doctor was called and there was a diagnosis, though he does not say what that is. He remarks that she was so brave...
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9 September 1943
Moe agrees with Sylvia that Sid's asking for a gas coupon is wrong and doesn't believe in messing with rationing in order to get more than your share. He says her report on the 49th front is a mess, and bets the screens and door are still full of...
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10 September 1943
Moe advises Sylvia to take the new intake job but tells her to see a foot doctor before taking a job that requires a lot of walking. He advises her against school because she needs to get her full state of health restored, but ultimately leaves it up...
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11 September 1943
Moe tells Sylvia about a little party they had after lights out with cheese, tomatoes, onions, crackers and sardines. He heard from Hy, and Moe says that he is not upset that he doesn't qualify for much because of his age.
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12 September 1943
Moe went to the Lutheran Service Club where he played a good game of ping-pong. Then the next morning he called Sylvia and felt very chipper afterward.
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13 September 1943
Moe played ping-pong again, then had a buffet dinner, played cards, and saw a movie. Moe is glad he told Sylvia to relax as much as possible even though he knows she will do what she wants.
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14 September 1943
Moe is irritated because he had to sign the payroll twice most likely because someone else messed up. He tells Sylvia the worst is coming and she must be brave in the face of their ongoing separation.
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15 September 1943
Moe tells the story of a man called into the army whose wife was pregnant. He wanted to keep his first baby a secret so he had the hospital authorities inform him in code. He also realizes that he and Sylvia were playing the same game at the same...
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17 September 1943
Moe mentions the big party that is coming up. He says he doesn't know what they are doing about girls but he doesn't really care. He remembers how excited Sylvia gets about her clothes.
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Moe describes the recent party. When he drank port wine at the party, he was reminded of all the times they drank port wine at home. He has forgotten the exact day of Sylvia's birthday and apologizes profusely.
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18 September 1943
Moe wrote this letter as he was waiting for his barrack to pass inspection. He says the typical soldier doesn't understand what's really going on. They are ignorant and misinformed. He congratulates Sylvia on getting a raincoat.
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19 September 1943
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.
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Moe just found out they might be going to New York. But it's not definite and tells Sylvia to cross her fingers.
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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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21 October 1943
Moe writes that he likes what he has seen so far and wishes he could share the experience with Sylvia. He also asks after Joe.
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Moe thinks Dad would be interested to know he attended services. He says he hasn't been out of camp yet, but that once he has he will describe everything.
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25 October 1943
Moe apologizes for not writing earlier as he been too busy playing Gin Rummy and doing small tasks. He says he has been to a movie and a variety show so far.
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Moe is finally able to tell Sylvia that he is now in England. He notes that Marty received a letter from Olga and he was a little jealous but knows mail from her is forthcoming. He says she would love England.
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26 October 1943
Moe visualizes an autumn evening at home with Sylvia. He says he and Marty watch each other write letters to see who writes more.
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27 October 1943
Moe sent Sylvia a cable telling her he arrived safely. He declares that he will be worried until he hears from her, and hopes that she is not taking things too badly.
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28 October 1943
Moe writes that he and Marty are going to have a beer, and that he is still upset that he hasn't received a letter from Sylvia yet.
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31 October 1943
Moe apologizes for not writing Sylvia as much as he has been getting acquainted with England at government expense. He is still anxiously waiting for mail from her.
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1 November 1943
Moe writes that it feels strange to keep writing Sylvia without having received any mail from her. He reports that gin game continues to go on with Marty.
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2 November 1943
Moe finally visited town with his fellow soldiers. He went to Gloucester and Salisbury and stayed in a hotel dating back to Richard II. He also visited cathedrals and promises that they will experience it together one day.
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Moe is very happy because he finally received some letters from Sylvia. He will properly answer them later, he is disappointed that Joe is not making much progress.
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3 November 1943
Moe responds to Sylvia's letters. He discusses the fact that Ben has not been transferred to sea duty yet. He thinks it funny that she assumed he would be sea sick on the way over. He thinks Sammy B. must be getting money from somewhere as he is...
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