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to Sylvia Weiner
15 December 1943
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
Moe went to his favorite place, the English-Speaking Union. Afterwards, he was walking when suddenly he bumped into an elderly gentleman, but no harm done.
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16 December 1943
Moe had a letter from one of the boys in the office, and a letter from Seymour Greenberg, the man he used to get a package from every Christmas. He said the firm had not forgotten him.
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December 17, 1943
Moe is planning to go to town with boys and compliments Sylvia and Esther S. on their fund-raising scheme.
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Moe is having less trouble sleeping during the day because of his blackout shade. He says he will pin up Sylvia's sketch of the fireplace in his room.
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Moe describes the popular music program he has been listening to. For the past two weeks he has been taking walks into town, and he describes the sights and sounds and the people he sees during these walks.
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December 18, 1943
Moe has had trouble sleeping, he mentions that he and Joe are getting along alright and he hopes to see them soon. He also reports that he received a letter from Marty.
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December 21, 1943
Moe writes that it is the shortest day in the year, and that he will look out for the packages Sylvia has sent. He says her observation that English expressions have been creeping out in his letters is undoubtedly true.
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Moe hopes that Sylvia will receive this letter before New Year's. He is glad that she is close with Olga, and says that they should stick together.
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22 December 1943
Moe writes they will most likely move again, it seems like they are just getting settled in one place and then they must move again. He knows that this move will delay the receipt of mail.
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23 December 1943
Moe reports that last night, he, Jack, and Marty began a gin game while tuning into the G.I. station. The next morning after chow, they began a drill.
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24 December 1943
Moe reports that last evening they went by truck to a town to celebrate the Festival of the Maccabees, or Chanukah. There were American and British soldiers participating and the ceremonies were presided over by an American and British chaplain.
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Moe mentions that after the ceremony they were served tea and cakes. He also mentions that there was a musical part of the program in which women played the piano and violin.
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Moe forgot to tell Sylvia where the service took place; in the Guild Hall of the City where there were crystal chandeliers. He met a Capt. Hutt who came from New York as well and lived near the beach like them.
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Moe decided to go on sick call so that he could see the dentist.
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Moe went to the dentist where they complimented his teeth and gave him a cleaning. He reports that he has not received any mail from her today. He says there can be no Christmas until he can take her in his arms again.
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Moe mentions that while he was playing gin with the boys they listened to a radio program with Bob Hope. Everything they see and hear reminds them of home. He is feeling very nostalgic, and homesick.
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25 December 1943
Moe writes that his Christmas hasn't been bad, and that he will write a proper letter soon. He is on C.Q duty tonight.
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Moe asks about the Bar Mitzvah and tells Sylvia that she needn't worry about how she looks because no one has clothes as good as her and none of them wear clothes as well as she does.
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A Christmas V-Mail card depicting soldier holding a banner that says Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Image of solider on card drawn by cartoon artist, Dave Berger.
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to "Moe" Weiner
4 June 1945
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
Sylvia almost bought a typewriter but decided she didn't want a Remington. She did go to Mad's and played with Daniel. She also remarks that Jack and Marty are politically well-informed.
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6 June 1945
Sylvia recounts several memories of their first dates, and notes that Bill Burke is coming home.
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8 June 1945
Sylvia reports that someone who applied for selective service was ruled to have a schizoid personality, wishes Moe well on his furlough to England.
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Sylvia heard from Marge and Joe and Pepi who might build a house in Miami.
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11 June 1945
Sylvia had an awful week between trying to finish a paper and taking care of her father.
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Sylvia says she received Moe's travelogues and gushes about Paris.
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