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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe just returned from Winchester where he took two fellow soldiers and acted as a guide this time. Upon his return, received a letter from Hilda Selm. He also reports meeting a friendly Englishman in a cathedral.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has been enjoying the chocolates Sylvia sent and the latest issues of PM.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to town where he discovered a fish and chips shop, where he ate and then caught the last bus home.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe details his plans to go to the camp movie tonight.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe remarks that it is Mae Raphael's birthday and asks if Sylvia ever hears from the Raphaels.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes how bright the moon was last night and is looking forward to the start of Spring.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe advises Sylvia to write more v letters as her air mail is now coming by boat.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is glad Mad and Ben had a good time in the country. He says Sylvia's work with the Selective Service Board sounds harder than being in the army. Moe tells her not to send any more money.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe talks about the food he's been eating lately and what time the sun has been setting. He heard from Hilda again but hasn't figured out how to meet yet.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that they failed inspection and are confined to camp again, but he wasn't planning to go anywhere anyway. He writes that the mail is coming regularly.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Today marks the one year anniversary of when Moe had to leave Sylvia. As he looks back over the past year, he hopes that the next year will be the last.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says that today was a harbinger of Spring, and they played soft ball.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe wrote a "blue" letter today, but thinking it would be too objective and dispassionate decided it would be better to wait for Sylvia's comments.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe inquires after Bess and thanks Sylvia for her poem. He also thanks her for the money order and is glad his mom will set aside money for his civilian clothes. He also asks to be included in whatever she decides to do for Mother's Day and Father's...

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe just got in from playing softball., he asks Sylvia if she has been looking at the moon. He inquiries about Joe and expresses a longing to visit Ben Weinstein in the hospital and meet with Harry Kramer.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reminisces about all the great meals they have had together. He inquires after Bill, and warns Sylvia not to send more than $20 a month. He also thanks her for Herman Stein's address.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is missing his classical music. All the boys want to listen to is "hot music." He inquiries about Sam Beekman and wrote to Herman Stein

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe mentions that an army nurse he knows wants to get her uniform altered and this reminds him of Sylvia getting Pap to alter her suits on Sunday evenings.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has finally passed inspection, he can't wait to go to town.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes his weekend in Salisbury. He provides elaborate description of the hotel and of Stonehenge. An article on Stonehenge is included.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to London again and contacted Mrs. Malcolm and thanked her for her previous hospitality. He also saw a play called "The Lisbon Story."

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes more of his weekend in London. He went to Piccadilly Circus, the wax museum, etc. He missed Sylvia whenever they went to a nice restaurant.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went into town with Jack to do some shopping, have a haircut, and see a movie. They met an old Scotsman on their outing who'd been in the Navy for most of his life and had traveled to the Black Sea.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe refers to various friends and family. He remarks that Sylvia should be flattered by Pepi's assertion that someone in the family seems to have married brains.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe relishes the memories they have shared throughout the years and assures Sylvia that her mention of these memories have not hurt him.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe mentions Bess, and tells Sylvia that he is very proud of her for doing her income tax. He is also glad her attitude toward Davy and Lil is softening.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to London with Jack and Sam, and saw Mrs. Malcolm and her daughters. He also went to Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square. He tells Sylvia to tell Ben not to act foolishly if she wants to pay for movie tickets once in a while. Moe tells...

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is glad Sylvia was able to get away for a while. Moe mentions that he knows that the place where she stayed is pretty. He also tells her not to worry about the length of time her mail takes.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes an operetta he and Jack saw. He also responds to Sylvia's letter about how coming home felt so good even though she'd had a nice vacation. He responds with a number of homecoming stories to show he is in agreement.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe wanted to see a movie but found out the camp movie was one they'd already seen, so he settled down to write instead. He writes that he really appreciates Sylvia's cooking now as well as Mad's. He agrees with her that "seconds" (in waiting) are...

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe responds to the knowledge that Alvin washed out as a pilot. He writes that it may not be because he failed but because he may make a better navigator than a pilot.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe and Jack were assigned to a host family of sorts. They visited the family and were told a mistake had been made. But the family were very gracious about it and insisted they stay for dinner anyway.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went back to the family they visited and were told they could drop by anytime for a meal. He also thanks Sylvia for the package that came, and describes candy in England.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe comments on Alvin's impending marriage and reminisces about the early years of their marriage when times were tough.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe refers to Davy and Lil who seem to be working but are getting nowhere, and Ethel who seems to be getting "knocked around." He is glad Sylvia enjoys the magazines she sends him.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe mentions he is afraid that certain divisive factors that exist in the US are the same ones that existed in Germany prior to Hitler and France from 1938 onward. He is also glad to hear Joe is feeling better.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has enclosed photos from Winchester. He instructs Sylvia to have another set made for Olga. The photos are not included in collection.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe hopes Sylvia's father is not troubled for the rest of the year. He wishes he could have had her for dinner. He also says the delay in mail is because of the recent move.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is glad to hear that men over 26 engaged in a specific industry won't be inducted, he hopes that this will exclude Jay. He also writes that even though Sylvia had the old address her letter still reached him on time.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that wherever he sees beauty or culture he thinks of Sylvia. He says he is now resigned to waiting for the war to end, and hopes she has adjusted as he has.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes he hasn't had time to read his mail yet but tomorrow he is staying in and will answer Sylvia properly.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to London and saw Mrs. Malcolm. He also took in a movie at Piccadilly Circus.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he feels obligated to write to Sylvia but it is a self-imposed obligation. He also says the he doesn't know what he would do if he didn't write so frequently to her.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to the movies with Jack. He also heard that Sammy Finestein is in Italy and wishes him lucks. He complains he hasn't been able to get in touch with many friends including Hilda and Herman Stein.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe tells Sylvia not to get too sentimental about Sammy's departure. Moe is also glad for Sarah (her husband is coming in on furlough). He thanks Sylvia for the packages she sent.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe described two films he saw, and mentions that he got the latest issue of PM.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that his ties have been disappearing but he's not accusing anyone. He and Jack went to the host family again and spent a pleasant evening. He also asks about Davy and Lil.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe got a pass to leave camp, he will go into more detail later, but he spent most of the time in and around Lincoln's Inn Fields.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe inquires after Sylvia's health. He is very worried that she might be straining herself. Moe tells Sylvia she must be more careful. He mentions that he heard from Mad and Joe. He also admonishes people who spend lots of money on diamonds and says...

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe mentions his interest in Indian and Chinese coins. He asks Sylvia for a new pen point, and refers to Sid Raphael.

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