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to Morris "Moe" Weiner
9 January 1945
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
Sylvia writes that they saw her dad off to Florida, notes that her mother is experiencing menopausal depression. Sylvia tells Moe not to worry about her.
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January 11, 1945
Sylvia writes that her mother has become very ill.
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January 12, 1945
Sylvia writes that she has been feeling nostalgic, and that Mad and her mother are both doing better.
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January 13, 1945
Sylvia mentions Ben, Bess M., and Hy, and talks about the difficulty of getting cigarettes.
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January 14, 1945
Sylvia is excited because Moe has been in Paris. Features a sketch of the Eiffel Tower.
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January 16, 1945
Sylvia describes a play called "Harvey," and mentions Bess.
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January 17, 1945
Sylvia talks about the news she has heard about the Russians advancing.
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January 19, 1945
Sylvia mentions her mother, Joe, Marge, Daniel and David. Also says she will prepare another package for Moe.
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January 20, 1945
Sylvia writes that she is still sleeping at her mother's. She also saw a "screwy" movie with Marlene Dietrich.
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January 21, 1945
Sylvia writes that everyone is snowed in and the car is frozen as well.
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January 22, 1945
Sylvia writes that she is happy to hear about the Russians, then responds to Moe's letters.
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January 23, 1945
Sylvia spoke to Olga, and went to Cooper Union regarding an art course she wants to take. She also comments on David Abbot meeting Moe in Paris earlier.
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January 24, 1945
Sylvia read about a particular corporal and says it is too bad Moe doesn't have a corporal like that, she also mentions her mother and David.
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Sylvia spoke to Hy, and remarks on the freezing weather. She also brings up the ever active subject of cigarettes.
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January 27, 1945
Written from museum of modern art: Sylvia visited his parents, and saw Margie. She also learned that Joe had a relapse.
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January 30, 1945
Sylvia mentions David, her mother and her father. She writes that father called, asking to come home but that she talked him out of it.
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January 31, 1945
Sylvia stood in line for cigarettes, then went to a union meeting.
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February 1, 1945
Sylvia received a card with pictures of soldiers from Jay and Davie who think one of the soldiers in the picture is Moe, but she doesn't agree.
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Sylvia saw Mad's new baby
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February 2, 1945
Written from a beauty parlor: Sylvia mentions Moe's mother, Adele, Sam, Beth and his brother Ben
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February 4, 1945
Sylvia spent time at Mad's, and went to her mother's. She then responded to Moe's letters.
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February 5, 1945
Sylvia writes that she has an exam the next day.
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February 7, 1945
Sylvia talks about the difficulty of getting to work on time, an visited Mad and Ben. Sylvia also had to get a new license for the car.
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Sylvia went to lunch with supervisor, she finds her supervisor annoying.
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February 10, 1945
Sylvia mentions that Mad told her Joe is feeling better, and she recounts Mad's telling her the story of Mildred Solomon's little brother.
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Sylvia received a letter from Sam B. saying he hopes he can meet Moe.
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February 12, 1945
Sylvia visited with Mad, and played with David and Daniel. She also mentioned Bess.
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February 13, 1945
Sylvia recounts her visit with Olga.
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February 14, 1945
This letter is form valentines' day, and in it Sylvia thanks Moe for the flowers he sent. Sylvia also mentions that she is planning to go to a lecture on psychoanalysis with Sarah F.
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to Sylvia Weiner
17 September 1943
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
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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18 September 1943
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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17 May 1943
Moe reminds Sylvia to write to Benoit. He also speculates on how long the next bivouac will last and reminds her about the car insurance.
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19 May 1943
Moe tells Sylvia not to take a month's vacation to see him because he wouldn't be able to spend all his time with her.
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20 May 1943
Moe is certain they will bivouac again. He complains he has not received mail from her in three days.
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18 May 1943
Moe is in the middle of tactical training. He also advises Sylvia about the union tax.
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21 May 1943
Moe corrects Sylvia's assumption that he is an active T-4, he says he is an assistant foreman. He reminds her they have twelve years of memories to think about.
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23 May 1943
Moe reads Sylvia's letters with enjoyment and repeats his sympathy for Sammy.
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25 May 1943
Moe says he has not heard from Jimmie in a while, and asks after Mad, Alfred and Alice. He also asks about Sylvia's ration points.
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26 May 1943
Moe describes his first aid lesson.
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27 May 1943
Moe inquired after a Mildred Goldsmith at the Senator Hotel. He is sorry Sylvia didn't get to see Leslie. This letter is missing pages.
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28 May 1943
Moe spent the day cleaning and unloading the trailer. He is glad Sylvia is not letting her family get to her.
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29 May 1943
Moe is staying in a hotel because he got an overnight pass into town. He responds to Sylvia's letters and thanks her for the sketch of their living room as it really made him feel like he was home.
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30 May 1943
Moe's roommates are on a date so he is free to write to Sylvia. He said they have not yet given out ratings in their platoon, but when they do he hopes he will be made a T-4. He believes more soldiers should be educated as to what this war is about.
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Moe is still in town, he went out to eat and met a nice couple. They went to the movies together.
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31 May 1943
It is Memorial Day and they have been given the day off. Moe used the time to rest and to write to Sylvia. He comments that she is becoming quite the executive, herself.
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1 June 1943
Moe writes that he has to learn to nurse his salary until the end of the month. He also mentions that there is not much to do now and they are just marking time.
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2 June 1943
Moe writes that he heard a song they have sung many times together; "There's a Long, Long Trail Awinding."
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3 June 1943
Moe doesn't think the drawing Joe made of Sylvia looks much like her. He is still awaiting the ratings for his platoon. He agrees that Mad should get a divorce, and mentions that he is annoyed by Hy and Ann.
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4 June 1943
Moe is writing from the Red Cross Recreation Center, but he will be moving soon. This letter is missing pages.
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Moe went to the movies, and reminds Sylvia to write Benoit again. He also acknowledges that they are both missing each other more with each passing day. This letter is missing pages.
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