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to Morris "Moe" Weiner
5 January 1945
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
Sylvia writes that she loved Moe's letters and that they will be sending cigarettes to him soon.
GLC09414.0483
January 13, 1945
Sylvia mentions Ben, Bess M., and Hy, and talks about the difficulty of getting cigarettes.
GLC09414.0491
January 24, 1945
Sylvia spoke to Hy, and remarks on the freezing weather. She also brings up the ever active subject of cigarettes.
GLC09414.0501
January 31, 1945
Sylvia stood in line for cigarettes, then went to a union meeting.
GLC09414.0504
to Sylvia Weiner
9 May 1943
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
Moe got a pass into town last night where they bought a pint of Scotch, and had a good dinner. Moe tells Sylvia not to send him any money. He also chuckles over Sylvia reading the Oregonian, and thanks her for sending cigarettes.
GLC09414.0693
30 June 1943
Moe stopped in Butte, Montana, where the American Women's Voluntary Service has given him oranges, candy, peanuts and cigarettes and even the postcard he's now writing on. He can't wait for the next stop.
GLC09414.0733
February 18, 1944
Moe mentions an antique snuff box he purchased for Sylvia, and says he is worried about Eddie S. whose wife can't conceive. He comments on the news that Sam tried to get Mad to sign a waiver for support.
GLC09414.0990
19 March 1944
Moe describes the English barracks that are so good as to include a fireplace. He says Sylvia's job is definitely interesting and he enjoyed hearing about her Chinese clients. He hopes she has received the snuff box he sent by now.
GLC09414.1031
3 September 1944
Moe talks about the changing of the seasons. He says he feels sorry for Sylvia because there are only low-grade products available for civilians. He also notes that in some cases the German prisoners are treated better than their own army. For...
GLC09414.1188
11 October 1944
Moe thanks Sylvia for the cigarettes. He says he decided to retract his earlier statement that they will finish the Germans off before winter.
GLC09414.1224
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