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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe described two films he saw, and mentions that he got the latest issue of PM.

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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that soon they will be very busy and he must write to Sylvia while he can. They haven't done any serious training in a while, but the real work will now begin. He is proud of the courage she's shown so far in regard to her new job.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has been enjoying the weather and calls of the birds. He is glad Sylvia got know one of their neighbors in 902 and that the cucumbers are growing this year.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is glad Sylvia liked the pictures he sent of England. He is noticing how different the scenery is now that the weather is changing.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that the English spring is beautiful. He comments that the typing in Sylvia's last letter is all over the place and wonders about her state of mind. He agrees that Mad was too outspoken with Paul.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe claims he is too weak from the sun to write much. He received letters from Dave and Archie, and plans to read until it gets dark.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe discusses old friends and family. He mentions that he is not bothered that Herman S. never wrote him back. He guesses that Bess must be full of questions about his family, and says he is glad that Sarah F. is okay.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe understands Sylvia's nervousness when it comes to writing reports for the first time as he has had to write many over the years. He is also glad that her workplace is only a couple blocks from Union Square where lots of good shopping is.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe tells the story of how they met back in Brooklyn. Claiming that even though thirteen years have gone by, they're still fundamentally the same people.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe continues the story of how they got together. He says they went on a date that Saturday and when he showed up at the door, Sylvia introduced him to her family. Through the years their love and understanding has only deepened.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is concerned because Sylvia did not write about Mad and Ben in her last letters as she normally does. He mentions that he forgot about Alvin's birthday. He mentions that he did not know that Sam Salt's furlough had been cancelled

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe informs Sylvia that Jack is in the hospital with a foot infection. He congratulates her on finally getting to bed at a reasonable hour.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe compared New York with London, saying he may not have seen or appreciated much in New York, and that they take it for granted. He says Covent gardens is not what it used to be. He wants to know what Sylvia means when she says she is "tolerant."

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe discusses the allotment in which Sylvia is supposed to receive $10 a month. He expresses disappointment that it rained the day she would have gone to a baseball game with Mad and Ben.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe responds to the news that their rent has gone up to $65. He says Sylvia's mother will never change but she is her mother, nonetheless. He remembers the hard times they've had financially.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe asked Hy if he could build him a good radio, and Hy said yes but it would cost $30, so he is thinking it over. He says Esther should think more of herself. Last night he and Jack found a Coronet magazine and played with the puzzle section.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe heard that Jay still doesn't know when or if he'll be needed in the Navy. He is happy to hear the Ration Board gave Sylvia 65 gallons of gas. He mentions reading an article he enjoyed about liberals and their function in society.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is very grateful for Jack's company and calls him swell. He jokes that the girls he took out before Sylvia got Broadway shows while she got only movies. He discusses the ongoing problems with the car.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes he has to get to bed very early as he is going to be out on the range tomorrow. He says the crossword puzzle he worked on with Jack last night didn't go as well as the first one.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe spent the day on the range and was unable to complete the crossword puzzle he worked on with Jack.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes about a party the night before but says it wasn't much of anything. He remembers being in Stony Point with Sylvia, Davy, Lil and Jay

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe decided to have a picnic supper with the boys. He also mentions wanting to have a real shower, and Frank Polgar.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reminds Sylvia that it is the thirteenth anniversary of their first date. He also writes that by now it is as natural for him to live this way just as it was to have all the comforts of home.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reassures Sylvia that his life is not tough. He is glad that Sarah F.'s husband is coming home. He is also glad she has found the ability to relax, but warns her not to go back to her old ways again once she is feeling better.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe remarks that the weather is unpredictable. He discusses movies and plays, and asks Sylvia to send hair tonic.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe had to wait a few days to receive any mail. He says throughout all the trips he has taken, there has been one thought on his mind: if only he could share the experience with Sylvia. He also mentions Renee.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe feels badly about the scene with Mom since the blow up with Mom and Sylvia. He feels bad for Dad because Dukie left. He says home must be a pretty sad place now.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe returned home from his first Sunday out in four weeks. He says he will describe his outing tomorrow when he will write at greater length.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went into town with Jack. He is very close to Rome, and saw many varieties of roses, visited a cathedral and went to a movie. He chastises Sylvia for keeping late hours again.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe read in the papers that Rome has been taken. He finally managed to hook up Jack's radio. He remembers how he used to envy Sylvia because on Saturdays he still had to wake up at the usual time.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is glad the Dodgers finally won a game. He writes about the full moon he saw. He also says he is glad Sylvia had a good time with Ann Rider and her friends.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe knows that Sylvia was recently reminded of the day they said goodbye a year ago, but writes that painful goodbyes simply heighten the joy with which one next says "hello." He sympathizes with her about her father's condition.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe likes the rose Sylvia included in one of her letters. He points out that she made a mistake regarding the thirteenth anniversary of the day they met but that she also remembered things that he didn't about that day.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe responds to Sylvia's letters saying he can't believe the house needs to be repainted. He still sees it as it was a year ago. He also reports that some of his clothes have been attacked by moths and laments the fact that she has still not received...

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to Sylvia Weiner

Last night Moe went to a movie with James Cagney. He is glad that Sylvia saw Al, Allie and Archer. He says he misses Chinese food more than anything else.

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