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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe asks Sylvia what her plans are for vacation. He, Marty, and Jack spend a lot of time talking about what they would do on a vacation.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe had classes in an open field where they discovered strawberries growing. He finally received Sylvia's letter written on D-Day. He thought it very well written. He doesn't think the Germans will last much longer.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is glad Sylvia is beginning to like her job. He has been awaiting details of Adele's wedding. He reports that he is sorry to hear about Joe, and he tells her to write to Sam B. about David.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he enjoyed hearing about the cucumber and tomato soup. He mentions that he remembers weeding with Sylvia many times. He also refers to Stein who seems to be easing his way back into their group.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe plans to go out today so he cannot write much. He mentions seeing a movie last night.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe just came back from seeing a movie, and describes the beautiful sunset. He also reports that he received a package from Al, Allie and Archer.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe can't believe that such a short trip can bring someone to another country. He mentions that he will not have much time to write over the next few days.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has been settling in., he notes his rural surroundings. Jack, Marty and him wandered over to the farmhouse for some hard cider.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe notes that news around there is scare and needs Sylvia to update him on the war. He drew their P.X rations which the army provides.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes life as prosaic and workaday. He says he has very little time to write.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is working a lot, which makes time pass quickly. He mentions that he finally got hold of a newspaper. He is glad the Russians have begun their big push.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is still adjusting to the transition. When he came to England the process was more gradual. Now he is suddenly in a different country after so short a journey.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he got a very short hair-cut that only left a little fuzz.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe searched for a place to take a real shower as they had not bathed in two weeks and found a kind of outdoor shower arrangement. He was so happy to be clean. Then they looked for someone to do their laundry. He enjoyed Sylvia's description of the...

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe struggles to get around on little or no French. He remarks that the mailman has been "really getting on the ball," and tells Sylvia to visit Bea.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he really enjoys reading Sylvia's descriptions of restaurants. He remembers all the things they did to entertain Bess. Once again, he refers to her father's condition.

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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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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe ran into Bill Burke in France. He is upset that Marty told Olga about Joe's being in the hospital.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Marty came back from town with a bottle of wine and eggs. Moe and the boys contributed other food and had a little celebration. He tells Sylvia not to mope around now that he is overseas. He also says that he hopes that Alvin waits until after the...

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe wrote three months ago for his war ballot application but has not heard anything. He tells Sylvia not to worry about the robot planes, and that everything is very peaceful where he is.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says his whole army experience has not been as tough as he thought it would be. He tells Sylvia not to worry about him so much and reassures her that he is not starving by telling her what they eat on a daily basis.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe discusses the origins of Heineken beer. He also describes the beauty of the moon, and says he does not think it strange that she feels closer to him now.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes the moon again, and talks about Mad and Ben. He tells Sylvia not to get involved with their problems as she might end up getting hurt.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe refers to an argument Sylvia had with his uncle Harry, saying that he has strong feelings against his uncle Harry. He also asks if she had the Mexican coins made into a bracelet yet.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is sitting in Jack's place drinking grapefruit juice. He enjoyed Sylvia's description of herself sitting in the blue chair reading. He also says there are Russian women and French civilians working down here at the depot.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe thanks Sylvia for the package she sent as he finally received the pen point among other things. Marty went to town and brought back another bottle of wine. He is glad she enjoyed the play at the Harlem Library.

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