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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe and Marty went to Winchester again. He stayed in an inn with a Rabbi and walked around town and met a man with a vast knowledge of archaeology.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe received many letters from various friends and family, so he won't have time to answer Sylvia's letters right now. He plans to go out pubbing for a change.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe attended lectures on British currency.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe acknowledges that there are too many memories between them. He says he has not received the newspapers yet and says yes, there are showers in England.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe wonders what arrangements Sylvia had made with Mad about mail when she was away. He is glad she has got in a lot of skating this year.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe talks about how Congress shelved the bill for the soldier's vote so it reverts backs to the states.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe remarks that there was no meeting of the souls between Esther S. and that doctor. He is glad Sylvia made an appointment with the Krasses,

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe refers to a little axe he keeps in his room for chopping wood and breaking up coal, that was taken from their room.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe mentions sending some pictures of himself and others.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe discusses his savings allotment and wants to get it annulled but there is too much red tape.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is glad that Marge and Joe have gone to the country for a rest. He describes the barracks in which there are three other soldiers writing letters.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe comments that the dinner he ate reminded him of home. He reports the weather has turned damp.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe thanks Ben for successfully acquiring film for him.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe just bought a new fountain pen. He also mentions that the whole platoon is confined for a week because they didn't pass inspection.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes Sylvia a poem in anticipation of Valentine's Day.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe had his late night snack with Joe and Marty and played gin rummy.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes a visit to a place in Scotland known for its woolens, especially tweeds.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is writing in the orderly tent. The weather is getting less damp.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe refers to previous letters in which Sylvia talks about Ben working 28 days, he also says he laughed at the story about Paul C. and the toothpicks.

GLC09414.0972

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe tried to sleep in on a Sunday but there were too many soldiers in the barracks, he woke up to find two letters from Sylvia. He is very sorry for Blanche, whose 2nd baby died.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe wonders how a letter from Archie reached him so quickly from India, and says he thinks Dave and Lil should visit Sylvia. He notes that she must not have received his request for money yet.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe asks about Ann and Mac, saying he is glad they have toned down their political views.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe ate too much spaghetti for dinner but laments that there was no wine.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe complains that the newspapers don't cover anything in detail.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe comments that he read a great book called "Ministry of Fear."

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe comments that they posed for pictures to commemorate the first anniversary of the company's activation in the morning.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe received a package from Eddie that included cookies. He complains that there is still no mail from Sylvia.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe responds to Sylvia's question about English girls. He reports the only girls he has met are WAAFs or Wrens or women in service. He reports that there are more British women enrolled than Americans.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is preparing for furlough tomorrow. He writes that he enclosed a photo and negative but it is not included with the letter.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe discovered that he doesn't have to wait until the end of furlough to write. He is currently in London where he is enjoying seeing the sights and walking through the streets.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes more of London. He has been hanging out with another soldier who recommended some good restaurants., and introduced him to a Mrs. Malcolm who used to run a Red Cross show.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe wished her a happy valentine's day and mentions that he went to a live performance of Beethoven. Afterwards he enjoyed a high tea and met up with Mrs. Malcolm again.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to a movie called "North Star" and enjoyed it immensely. He comments that he likes London a lot. He says it is his favorite city next to New York.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Now that Moe is back from furlough, it seems like he was never away, as though his time in London happened to someone else.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is overwhelmed by the number of letters he has to answer. He tells Sylvia she must keep better hours so she can get up on time. He tells her some English colloquialisms that he has learned and says he will write to Hilda Selm whom Sylvia heard is...

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe mentions several friends and family members and wonders if Melvin is in the South Pacific. He complains about Adele's fiancé saying "he's making me nauseous," and asks for Alvin's address.

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to Sylvia Weiner

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.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe tells Sylvia not to worry about having written a short letter. He asks about Harry Haber and tells her to eat dinner at her mother's.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe mentions that Marty has left for furlough. He also reports that his mother is always planning packages for him. He also comments that he bets Sylvia's dress looks lovely now that Pap has altered it.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe comments that they keep hoping for snow, but the weather keeps teasing them.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe received seven letters from Sylvia today and will answer them in an air-mail.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe mentions that he tried to get info on Hilda Selm but was unable to do so. He did get his mother's package, and writes that his friend Jack was also in London when he was on furlough, but they missed each other.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe admonishes Sylvia for paying to have the snow shoveled instead of doing it herself. Lil told him she would visit Sylvia and sent him some pictures of the baby.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is glad the mail is finally coming with regularity. He doesn't understand why Sylvia thought he wouldn't visit Winchester again.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe liked her pictorial account of how Sylvia spent her Sunday, and is glad that Al has been given a place in the firm. He is happy to hear that Alvin is going solo (as a pilot) after only 8 1/2 hours of training.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe talks about the moon and compares nightlife in New York to nightlife in England. He says the war may end soon but not as soon as people think.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he has enclosed pictures they are not included here.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe received the package Sylvia sent and also received his second copy of Bernie's Bugle.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that instead of cleaning the trailer today, they did some drilling.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe acknowledges that Sylvia has grown immensely since he has left, and has developed her own interests. He also talks about how the movies they get are all old.

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