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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe expresses his sympathy regarding Sylvia's father's condition. He writes that he enjoyed her drawings in one of her letters.

GLC09414.1177

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe agrees that Sylvia's father's condition is horrible. He mentions that she is now counting the days since things are finally moving, but tells her that he may not get to come home right after the war ends.

GLC09414.1180

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe asks if Sylvia has sent the pictures to Mrs. Rush. He tells her to find something for her father to do, to occupy his hands, anything that will take his mind off of himself.

GLC09414.1181

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe received a letter from Esme, the girl from the family in England that hosted him and Jack. He refers to a Sid they know who is devoted to the black market. Moe is pleased that her mother has taken responsibility for making sure her father is as...

GLC09414.1241

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe received a letter from Marge. He is glad that Joe's condition has improved, and is very surprised that his uncle Irving has the same affliction as her father.

GLC09414.1245

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he has been having a lazy day. He asks for more information on Sylvia's father's illness, and comments on peoples' interest in Russia.

GLC09414.1270

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe found the carton of cigarettes that Marge sent. He is glad Sylvia's parents have gotten to Florida. He hopes her Dad will get better there, and that Sylvia can finally relax.

GLC09414.1293

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he told Esme it may be some time before Sylvia writes but reminds Sylvia to do so since she was so kind to him in England. He wonders why her father relapsed so quickly after coming home from the hospital, and tells Sylvia he is...

GLC09414.1305

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe notes the shift changes this week, and now he'll have to work at 3:30 in the afternoon. He said he saw a show last night, and that he is glad Sylvia is enjoying learning more about psychology.

GLC09414.1356

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 1:00 AM at home. Sylvia talks about Moe's letters to her in regard to his Winchester [England] trip and how she feels from reading them that she had been there alongside him. She is proud of his adjustment to life in the service. She is...

GLC09414.0132

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia discusses the soldiers' vote, says "Congress acting disgracefully as usual-but Roosevelt wonderful as ever-trying to do something to help get it thru-But no go." Tells Moe not to worry, if there's a chance for him to vote; he'll get it. Had a...

GLC09414.0147

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia notes Moe bought a new pen and says as soon as time permits she will go to Waterman and get him a new point. Wants to learn all of the "Englishisims" he is learning while stationed in England. Wishes he were home to advise her about filling...

GLC09414.0153

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

V-Mail: Written at work. Sylvia saw a film at work and then they were let go at 1:00 PM because there was no heat. She and a co-worker, Ruth, went to the Brooklyn Paramount and saw Preston Sturges' "The Miracle of Morgan's Creek."
She will be going...

GLC09414.0156

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to the Draft Board, interviewed a schizophrenic type who is "anxious, pessimistic and self deprecating." She hopes she can get her "B" gasoline ration status back because of her connection with the Draft Board. Reports that most people...

GLC09414.0157

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia Reports on family. She went to the Selective Service Board. Talked about the draftees they have seen and the hard job that the Board has had and the toll it's taken on their health. Had a series of "screwballs" in Intake at work. One 82 year...

GLC09414.0164

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

V-Mail. Sylvia claims it was a lovely day and a little warmer. Still has no mail from Moe. Reports on friends he asked about in one of his last letters. Had to interview someone at work, between the malcontents who are all that is left at work...

GLC09414.0166

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes that she is reading a psychological study of a schizophrenic who gradually becomes homicidal.

GLC09414.0190

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia says her father must see a psychiatrist, because his health will not improve unless his mental state also improves.

GLC09414.0327

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia met with her father's psychiatrist, she reports that he is a great guy.

GLC09414.0329

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports that her father has gotten worse, Joe is still in the hospital and Pop is still working.

GLC09414.0336

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports that no matter what they do, her father doesn't seem to be improving.

GLC09414.0341

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports that her father has had more "spells", mentions Hy.

GLC09414.0344

to Thomas Ward re: dissatisfaction with present life and career

A very friendly and kindly letter written three months before his suicide. Mentions Ward's newborn son, personal matters, Jones' personal isolation and Texas politics.

GLC02145.15

to Mary

He arrived in Nashville on the 5th and the next day joined a regiment about six miles from there. Their company has been reduced to half its former size. Alot of soldiers are sick but not in body, in mind, he writes. Everyone is tired of the war. He...

GLC02415.009

to Benjamin Lincoln

There is a small note at the top which says "(Copied from the Original) K's rough draft being faded out in parts." Knox writes that he is sorry General Lincoln seems so upset with him for not replying to his letters and emphasizes how much he prizes...

GLC02437.01754