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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe continues his story of setting up a depot on the beach, and describes the town of Caen.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to the theater with Jack and Sam. He also continues the story of his overseas movements. He writes that the wine in London is very expensive.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe wishes his Mom could send him a bottle of liquor. He sent two packages home. One is a box of Sylvia's letters and the other is a blouse he had a tailor make for him.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe failed inspection, but doesn't mind because it gives him a chance to write more letters. He notes that it is the first anniversary of his arrival in France. He also agrees that the separation has been good for them in many ways.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe speculates about the upcoming conference and where each country stands and how each country is viewed. He wonders how Churchill will do in the upcoming election.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe tells Sylvia to tell his mother not to get her hopes up for Christmas or any other time that he may be coming home. He writes that he has enclosed a leaf from one of those trees he mentioned with the nice smelling blossoms, but it is not...

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that the gin game will be happening again tonight. He hasn't received the money she sent him yet. He writes that the company is planning a New Year's Eve party.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he received a card from the Red Cross telling him Anne Levine had made a donation in his honor. He doesn't know quite how to take this information. He notes that it has been nine years since he first entered the army. He has wonderful...

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe thanks Sylvia for the groceries she sent. They will contribute to a nice New Year's. He compliments Lil Palgar's poster and asks after Frank.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes to tell Sylvia that the package has arrived as well as one of her letters with the first of the money orders.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe and the boys have decided to go to town for New Year's eve. Last New Year's was spent at home and he knew civilian life was to be short-lived.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe responds to Sylvia's letter, and comments on whether he brings home some anglicisms upon how much he has assimilated., saying a few might remain but most will fall by the wayside. He asks her to please send some newspapers.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe agrees with Sylvia that the war is pointing toward the end. He reassures her that he is in no danger. He and the boys decided to have a party at home after all, after first having a few beers in town.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes of how the separation has only made their relationship stronger. They are now in each other's thoughts more than ever. He jokes that the censor will have a hard time with his letters. He wants to know more about Sylvia's selective service...

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe asks Sylvia to think back to New Year's Day 1937 when Chiang Kai-Shek was kidnapped. No one knew that later that year the war with Japan would start. It was "one of the unexpected milestones" to war and to his being there.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes they had another big turkey dinner for New Year's Day. He says the food is better here than it was in the States, and that he has written a long letter he hopes will reach her soon.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe lost a gin game to Martin, then listed to a radio broadcast of an Orange Bowl game. The game reminded him of all the New Year's Days they have spent together.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe thanks Sylvia for the "grand" package she has sent him. However he reiterates that he does not need things like soap or shaving cream, they get enough of that already.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe tried Chinese food in England and said it wasn't very good, but this may be because it was late. He tells Sylvia he does not need any v-mail because the army supplies all he needs. He is concerned about what the mechanic told her about the car...

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe forgot to mention that Jack's mother sent him strudel which he contributed to the New Year's Eve party. He writes that there doesn't seem to be any way to return Sylvia's letters but he has hung on to them since the beginning.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe remembers Mad's birthday and wishes her well. He received a letter from Jim telling him that Bea's mother died. He urges Sylvia to go see her.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe asks about Sylvia's cold. He asks if she stayed home at any point. He said the list of telephone calls she included in her letter sounded just like a typical Sunday afternoon except the people used to actually come over.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe didn't think "Connecticut Yankee" would have that effect on Sylvia. He can't believe it made her cry. The rest of the letter is not clear.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe experienced his first really cold morning in England, then watched the sunrise, which he described as a source of wonder and enjoyment.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe informs Sylvia that she may not hear from him for a couple of days because he and Marty are taking a little vacation. He can't wait to sleep between sheets.

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