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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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