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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes his last day in Switzerland. They went to Basel, and found a cafe where they had cheese sandwiches and beer, they also found a chocolate shop. He finally had to catch the train back to camp. Written at Camp Boston

GLC09414.1491

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe described the farewell banquet, and how he went to a cafe afterwards. He also visited Marty in the hospital, and went to the movies the next night.

GLC09414.1512

to Sylvia Weiner

Sam writes that he received Sylvia's package of salami and halvah. He shared it with the boys, and tried to get some mustard from the Px, but they said it was against regulations.

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to Moe Weiner

James Doyle writes from North Africa, saying that the treatment is very good there. They have excellent rations and the champagne is very good. He brags throughout the whole letter.

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to Mr. and Mrs. Greenfield

Alvin writes requesting various food items from his parents like salami and sardines. He says he hopes that his mom is feeling better.

GLC09414.1571

to Sylvia

Jack writes that his foot is completely healed. He says they usually snack on food Sylvia has sent. He also tells her to refrain from asking personal questions in her letters because he shows them to Moe.

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Menu

Menu from the Hotels Seiler Zermatt, most likely from Moe to Sylvia. The Hotels Seiler Zermatt was most likely a hotel he stayed in.

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Placemat from the Terminal Restaurant in Saint Paul Minnesota

Placemat from the Terminal Restaurant in Saint Paul Minnesota, it features a map of all the training bases in the U.S.

GLC09414.1648

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe received Sylvia's package of chocolate and stationary. He also reports that one morning they actually had fresh eggs at breakfast and Marty ate six of them.

GLC09414.1709

Ours... to fight for/freedom from want

OWI No. 45. Government Printing Office O-511886. Based on Norman Rockwell's painting "Thanksgiving Dinner" This poster features a painting of people at a dinner table. An older man and woman stand at the head of the table. The woman is putting a...

GLC09520.22

to Father

Since General Wool took over, things have improved greatly, down to the cook. He witnessed a naval battle between the Frigate Savannah and a Secession gun-boat. He writes that he received more clothes including a regular's fatigue suit. He now longs...

GLC07705.018

to Father

Written onboard a steamer. He describes Fort Hattera where they met two schooners on their way to Philadelphia. They have captured five vessels since the boys have been there. He describes the island as the one that Robinson Crusoe lived on. The...

GLC07705.021

to Father

They are ordered to cook three days rations and to cross the Fredricksburg river. He discusses his payment details.

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to Father

They have been marching with three days cooked rations and 16 rounds ammunition. Meanwhile their destination is unknown.

GLC07705.127

to Richard H. Jackson

He tried to see Mr. Choate but did not see him, so handed the money over to Sam. He notes an entire list of food items he has sent via Adams Express and mentions a friend of the family who is sick.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he and his wife are well and that she longs to see him. Johnny is assisting his father in driving a milk wagon. He has sent various magazines.

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to Richard H. Jackson

They spent time with the Watsons again. He names everything they ate.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He describes his Christmas and New Years in which he ate and drank alot. New Year's Day is also his birthday and his friends said "he would drink the Croton dry."

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about eating lunch by herself at a table with three strangers.

GLC09414.0375

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes mishaps at work, and describes supper and the fish they ate later that night.

GLC09414.0400

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes a dinner at her mother's.

GLC09414.0416

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes a dinner with Dorothy and James Smith, and then the theater after dinner.

GLC09414.0457

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes a restaurant she enjoyed, saying it reminded her of another restaurant they had eaten in together.

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes a decadent lunch in a French restaurant, and mentions Bess.

GLC09414.0464

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes about various friends she has spent time with like Mad, Ben, Marge and her mother. Mad and Ben's son returned from school late., and Ben drank too much wine at dinner.

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