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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe recounts a funny story in which he and Marty went out to dinner. He ordered veal milanese only to discover that under the cheese and tomato sauce there is fish instead of veal.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe recounts an incident in which he and Marty went to a teashop and met a very pleasant English lady with whom they discussed world events. He also responded to one of Sylvia's letters. He agrees that her latest suit must suit her very well.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe asks after Hy and Ann. He also talks about the ongoing gin game that will be settled on payday.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe dropped his watch the other day and does not know how he will get it fixed. He received a letter from Jim the other day from Africa.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he cannot seem to complete the day without talking to Sylvia. He mentions that he has been feeling in the "doldrums" lately.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he and Marty just went to [the name of the place has been blacked out] and had a lovely stay. The hotel was nice. They had kippers for breakfast which reminded him of Sunday mornings with Sylvia. He also asks if she has had any word...

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has just been to the movies to see a Betty Grable film. He says most of the films showing are American because the English ones are not very good.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he can tell from Sylvia's previous letter that she is very upset. He understands how hard it is because they've had twelve years together and worries about her. He mentions that he received fourteen letters from her.

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