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to Sylvia Weiner
3 December 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
Moe reports that the lights went out as he was shaving. He later went to the movies with Jack. He also comments that he still has not received any packages.
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Moe says they are still confined, so Jack and him were unable to see the movie they wanted to last night.
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Moe says he hasn't had to time to read Sylvia's letters, but he will respond soon.
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6 December 1944
Moe reports that he got a letter from Esme who said her boyfriend was wounded in Holland.
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10 December 1944
Moe asks Sylvia to keep track of the packages she sends so he knows what he's getting and when he should expect it. He sympathizes about her troubles at work but reassures her that her supervisor did not make a mistake in choosing her,
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March 17, 1941
Moe and Jack sat down and tried to teach themselves French with the grammar book they got, but Moe does not think he will ever acquire a French accent.
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12 December 1944
Moe writes that it was very cold last night. He says the fellows are still shook up over Ingrid Bergman. He also mentioned that the company was given a lecture, and that he is really glad she has a friend in Ethel.
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13 December 1944
Moe describes his new accommodations, and talks about which items he needs and doesn't need like cigarettes, candy and toiletries. He says he is glad Sylvia is getting a full night's sleep.
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14 December 1944
Moe reports that he went to the G.I show, and went to the movies the next night. He wonders how all the people they know are in the army are doing.
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15 December 1944
Moe writes that Alvin is in the process of coming overseas. He hopes that Alvin will go to France and then they can meet up.
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25 December 1944
Moe indulges in memories, and writes that he loves Sylvia and as time goes on he loves her more.
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30 December 1944
Moe says he came off guard and went to brunch with Marty and Jack. He says he liked Sylvia's description of green grass and red leaves in December.
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1 January 1945
Moe says the news from the front continues to show a reduction in the German bulge. He liked Sylvia's reproduction of their living room in one of her letters, and thanks her for the money she sent.
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2 January 1945
Moe thanks Sylvia for the Christmas package. He remarks on the cold weather there, and says he liked the photos she sent because she looks well in them.
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3 January 1945
Moe reports that Dave Ahoff came to visit him. He says he sees Joe's recovery as a miracle, and is glad she liked the bracelet he sent.
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4 January 1945
Moe reports that he received a surprise package from Ben with five packs of cigarettes. He says he played with the puppies (his first mention of the puppies) they have. He also writes that it tried to snow today.
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5 January 1945
Moe reports that tomorrow evening they will be permitted to go out for the first time in three weeks.
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6 January 1945
Moe writes that the Germans are losing their power, though they may try to prolong the war. He says that he enjoyed his years in the Treasury Dept.
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7 January 1945
Moe reports that he told Esme it may be some time before Sylvia writes but reminds Sylvia to do so since she was so kind to him in England. He wonders why her father relapsed so quickly after coming home from the hospital, and tells Sylvia he is...
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8 January 1945
Moe says told Marty of Sylvia and Olga's plan. He comments that he was surprised because he hadn't yet received her letter. He reports that he will get a haircut tomorrow, and says he is disappointed that she can't find the two lenses for the camera.
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9 January 1945
Moe describes the snow, and says he finally got his haircut. He says he hasn't really learned anything new in the class he's required to take.
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January 10 1945
Moe reports that one of the fellows showed him pictures of life back home, and it made him think of his own home. He writes that of all the countries they are liberating, it is only in France there is some semblance of order because De Gaulle wouldn...
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January 13, 1945
Moe wrote to Alvin and gave him some brotherly advice. He reports that he saw a Betty Grable film, and received another carton of cigarettes from Mad. He also comments on the mess they're making in Italy.
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January 14, 1945
Moe reports that he received two packages. He corrects her on his birthday year which is 1909 not 1911. says she shouldn't find it difficult to picture him doing household chores, though he admits he doesn't do everything, only what will pass...
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January 16, 1945
Moe says he knows he expects mail from Sylvia too soon, and notes she must have been very busy the past few days. He also mentions that his watch needs to be fixed.
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January 18,1945
Moe says he drooled over the list of food she brought back from a Chinese restaurant. He doesn't understand why her supervisor called her "fresh." He also says he received two packages.
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January 19, 1945
Moe says he and Jack went to town to find a commercial photographer in order to get some decent photographs to send back home. He says he finally got to drink something other than champagne.
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January 20, 1945
Moe mentions inaugural day for F.D.R. and notes the ongoing progress of the Russians. He mentions all the shoveling Sylvia will have to do because of the snow.
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January 21, 1945
Moe says he went to the movies. He noted the snow, and referred to a story about Bobby Levenson and a horse. He also contrasted the winter with the one in England.
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January 23, 1945
Moe writes that he has been in France for eight months. He says he hasn't been receiving any mail from Sylvia and asks her if Olga has moved in yet.
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January 24, 1945
Moe report that he studied some French and added a few vocabulary words to his repertoire. He writes that the Russians continue to go forward, and that he went to the photographer's to see how the proofs came out.
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January 25, 1945
Moe says he had his shower and picked up clean linen. He mentions that the cigarette situation has improved with everyone getting 5 packs a week now.
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January 26, 1945
Moe reports that he was disappointed with the proofs because they looked like him, thinning hair and all. He says he will order four prints anyway, and that he doesn't need any more cigarettes. He says has not heard from Jim in a long time.
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January 27, 1945
Moe says he avoiding inspection, and went to the fights. He woke up to find it had snowed a lot, and learned that Zas has been discharged.
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January 28, 1945
Moe says they had a big snowball fight. He also received a letter from Leo Springer, a fellow he used to play handball with, and refers to Daniel, Mad's new baby.
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January 29, 1945
Moe heard a play he's interested in seeing is really good. He decided to make his own supper. He also received a lot of mail, but no new letters from Sylvia.
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January 30, 1945
Moe reports that he absolutely loved the play. He enclosed a program (not included here). He says he had supper with the fellows, and woke up to a lot of snow. He says he doesn't understand why Sylvia still hasn't found the poem he sent from Punch...
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January 31, 1945
Moe is angry that their letters have to be read by a third party. He still hasn't received any mail from Sylvia lately, but he has more than enough cigarettes now.
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February 1, 1945
Moe is getting ready to go the movies. He says the weather has warmed up considerably, and that he knows the Armenian restaurant Sylvia talks about in an earlier letter.
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February 2, 1945
Moe reports that he picked up his photos, and saw a movie. He writes that Sylvia seems to be discovering a lot of new restaurants lately. As to whether she should go to social work school or to art school, he thinks art school would be better.
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February 3, 1945
Moe heard that Sam B. is qualified for O.C.S. He also realizes that they did not see each other at all in 1944. He writes Sylvia a poem for Valentine's Day, and says that the French don't see Valentine's Day as important.
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February 4, 1945
Moe agrees with Sylvia in that she has come through 1944 much stronger mentally and physically. He writes that whereas now she acknowledges her abilities, namely intelligence and sensitivity, she, in fact has always had such abilities.
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February 5, 1945
Moe says he read a book about abolitionists. He also says he enjoyed Sylvia's description of the Rosenblum home, though it sounds like they have too many hobbies.
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February 6, 1945
Moe is getting ready to go to class, then to a concert.
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February 7, 1945
Moe received a letter from Alvin who is now in London. He went to the concert and enjoyed it immensely. He also reassures Sylvia that he received her anniversary gift, and mentions he has sent her a package.
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February 8, 1945
Moe reports he was unable to get tickets to the operetta so he went to the movies instead, and had to sit through a bad Western. He then went out for a drink with Jack.
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February 9, 1945
Moe mentions that he got into a discussion about the "negro and his inferiority as a member of the human race." Moe took the stance that such inferiority was environmental, not hereditary.
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February 10, 1945
Moe says he woke up to a very cold morning in which there was a lot of difference in the temperature inside versus the temperature outside. He also mentions seeing the Lauren Bacall movie.
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February 24, 1945
Moe reports that he had to get shots that morning. He also just received the card announcing Daniel's arrival from Mad and Ben, and heard from Marty that Olga found her own place instead of moving in with Sylvia.
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February 25, 1945
Moe says he is sorry it has been so cold in New York. He writes at great length about strength and the stoics who believed we got stronger upon exposure to pain. He declares that she needed this separation to realize how strong she really was.
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