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to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia discusses her day and mentions the enclosed card that she purchased from J.J O'Brien's a local store. The card is GLC09414.0677.

GLC09414.0678

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to a meeting about the current high cost of living. She also mentioned that a blouse shop closed.

GLC09414.0679

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia has been cleaning and fixing up the new home. She also complains there is no mail lately.

GLC09414.0680

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia vows not to mention Moe's coming home. She went to the movies with Bess.

GLC09414.0681

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Ethel, and says she will respond to Moe's letters later. This is a letter fragment with just the last page of the letter.

GLC09414.0682

to "Moe" Weiner

This is a Thanksgiving letter from Sylvia, and features a drawing of pilgrims with a turkey.

GLC09414.0683

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes that she is scared because she hasn't done anything about her paper yet. This is the last page of a letter.

GLC09414.0684

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Ben and Sue. This is pages 3-6 of a larger letter.

GLC09414.0685

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia had dinner with Mad, and read a book. This is pages 2-3 of a larger letter.

GLC09414.0686

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia refers to the books Moe has sent her. This is page 2-6 of a larger letter.

GLC09414.0687

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe encloses a photo of him with Frances Xavier and a negative of him standing on the steps. He writes that he also enclosed a flower. He says Sylvia should feel free to enjoy Lobster Cantonese without him.

GLC09414.0689

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe looks forward to leaving the office and working in the field because it offers freedom from supervision.

GLC09414.0690

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe apologizes for having been a financial drain on her in the past. He also kids her about taking a picture in his work clothes and claims he will never do it.

GLC09414.0691

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe assures her that the bivouac will be for less than a week, He also describes his daily routine.

GLC09414.0692

to Sylvia Weiner

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

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes his bivouac, and says that when he returns he'll appreciate the barracks.

GLC09414.0694

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe shrugs off Sylvia's suggestion that he should find female companionship but admits he wouldn't mind just talking to one.

GLC09414.0695

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe explains the point system and how he does not have enough to come home

GLC09414.0696

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes his surroundings, namely the trees and the falls.

GLC09414.0697

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe takes a break from a beer party to write to Sylvia, says he is glad his friends are not forgetting him.

GLC09414.0698

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has returned from bivouac and is very glad to see the barracks.

GLC09414.0699

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe refers to Joe and his new job, and also mentions his mother. He says he is jealous that Sylvia ate bacon and eggs for breakfast. He claims that eating in the army is the same as "feeding coal to a furnace."

GLC09414.0700

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe had a steak dinner, and went to the movies. He mentions the Germans and the Russians, and responded to Sylvia's letters.

GLC09414.0701

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe responds to Sylvia's letters. He mentions Sam, and says to offer his sympathy. He is happy for Joe and the kids.

GLC09414.0702

to Sylvia Weiner

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.

GLC09414.0703

to Sylvia Weiner

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.

GLC09414.0704

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is certain they will bivouac again. He complains he has not received mail from her in three days.

GLC09414.0705

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is in the middle of tactical training. He also advises Sylvia about the union tax.

GLC09414.0706

to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reads Sylvia's letters with enjoyment and repeats his sympathy for Sammy.

GLC09414.0708

to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes his first aid lesson.

GLC09414.0710

to Sylvia Weiner

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.

GLC09414.0711

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe spent the day cleaning and unloading the trailer. He is glad Sylvia is not letting her family get to her.

GLC09414.0712

to Sylvia Weiner

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.

GLC09414.0713

to Sylvia Weiner

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.

GLC09414.0714

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is still in town, he went out to eat and met a nice couple. They went to the movies together.

GLC09414.0715

to Sylvia Weiner

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.

GLC09414.0716

to Sylvia Weiner

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.

GLC09414.0717

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he heard a song they have sung many times together; "There's a Long, Long Trail Awinding."

GLC09414.0718

to Sylvia Weiner

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.

GLC09414.0719

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is writing from the Red Cross Recreation Center, but he will be moving soon. This letter is missing pages.

GLC09414.0720

to Sylvia Weiner

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.

GLC09414.0721

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe will be moving out shortly, he says there are nine service areas and that they have been attached to the ninth service command.

GLC09414.0722

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes the recent move. He also draws a picture of the pyramid like tents they are sleeping in.

GLC09414.0723

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes his first day at Fort Lewis. This letter is missing pages.

GLC09414.0724

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes his sleeping quarters as a steel bunk, with two sheets. He also says that there is a theater and the mess hall is right across from the barracks. He chides Sylvia for writing to him at such late hours, and discusses the tomato plants at...

GLC09414.0725

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has just heard furloughs will begin shortly, but warns Sylvia not get her hopes up high because anything could happen. He understands that it is difficult to make ends meet and tells her to begin an aggressive anti-mosquito campaign since they...

GLC09414.0726

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes his work in the clothing repair warehouse today. He says he prefers Fort Lewis to Salem because now they are given something to do every day and they are always done by 4:30pm. He is very excited about the possibility of furlough and...

GLC09414.0727

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe asked his father for $125 in case he does get furlough. He is increasingly confident that it will happen, and says he will let Sylvia know as soon as possible.

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