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to Sylvia Weiner
March 17, 1941
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
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.
GLC09414.1286
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.
GLC09414.1317
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.
GLC09414.1329
5 March 1945
Moe went to the movies with Jack, and ran into four ladies from the party. As a result he used his pocket dictionary (French-English) that evening. They shared oranges, wine and pie with the women. He also went to visit his friend in the hospital...
GLC09414.1343
14 March 1945
Moe heard from Jim who has had an appendectomy. He is sorry to hear Joe has had another relapse. He and Jack plan to visit the Frenchwoman they met at the party in order to practice their French again.
GLC09414.1352
15 March 1945
Moe practiced a little French and gave an English lesson last night. He tried French coffee and was not impressed. He says he is glad Sylvia got the Valentine's day flowers he sent her.
GLC09414.1353
March 31, 1945
Moe writes that after classes, he went over to Madame Laguire's for a French lesson. He says he is ashamed he knows as little as he does. He is glad Sylvia introduced the girls to Armenian food.
GLC09414.1368
to Robert Hunter
30 September 1890
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
To Robert Hunter, author of: "'Sketches of War History:....We are all simply witnesses on the Stand of the Great Tribunal of History out of which will be wrought the 'Judgment' leaving the great mass to drift into the ocean of oblivion, or float...
GLC09384
Trial And Imprisonment Of Jonathan Walker, At Pensacola, Florida, for Aiding Slaves to Escape From Bondage.
1845
Walker, Jonathan, fl. 1845
First ed., Boston: Published at the Anti-Slavery Office. 4 illustrations. [Inspired John Greenleaf Whittier to write The Man With the Branded Hand, included in subsequent editions.]
GLC09387
to Hannah Cushing
February 17, 1812 or 1813
Adams, Abigail, 1744-1818
Comforts Hannah Cushing on the death of her nephew, John Cushing Aylwin, who died aboard the U.S.S. Constitution after its battle with the HMS Java in December 1812. Adams quotes from Cato: "How beautiful is death when earned by virtue / Who would...
GLC09394
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
5 June 1878
Levell, Eugene, fl. 1878
A notice to Senator Bruce that he has been made an Honorary Member of the Cincinnati Literary and Dramatic Club.
GLC09400.030
13 December 1878
Kane, Jas I., fl. 1878
This is a series of a letter and a separate docket, both concerns a request by Kane to send a copy of a bill, as well as a book Kane wrote.
GLC09400.075
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
27 April 1943
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
Addresses many of Moe's previous letters. Sylvia wishes her mail would reach him on a regular basis. Comments that he is sewing, not using a gun or pen in the Army. She attended the Executive Meeting of the Victory Educational Council of the Ocean...
GLC09414.0011
29 April 1943
Sylvia tells Moe about the current book she is reading. Received a gift of two records, then played ping-pong. Notes that he has been gone for eight weeks. This letter includes a hand drawn map of the United States with Brooklyn at one end and Salem...
GLC09414.0015
18 May 1943
Sylvia wants to come and see him on the West coast in August. Got home late from seeing "Mission to Moscow." Talks about the Trotsky trials and other events in Soviet history, and that Russia has to protect herself. Tells Moe he knows all of the...
GLC09414.0036
6 July 1943
Written at 8:00 PM at home. Sylvia went to the office and remained in the field until 2:00 PM when she went to Moe's father's house. Talks about the book "Citizen Tom Paine." Compares Paine's writings to the current situation with World War II...
GLC09414.0073
30 August 1943
Written at the office. Sylvia says she went to an M.D. on President Street [Brooklyn] because she had a bladder infection. Thanks Moe for the books and pictures he sent her.
GLC09414.0094
17 September 1943
Sylvia is writing on the new writing paper she got for her birthday. She went to see "Watch on the Rhine," reminds Moe that she has already seen the play. Calls this the finest movie she has ever seen. She says that for the first time you see in the...
GLC09414.0116
18 September 1943
Written at 11:00 PM at home. Sylvia tells Moe how much she misses him. Went to work and spent a half day in the administrator's office in regard to the Union's Grievance Committee. Stood on line for stamps, cake and gas. Just finished reading "The...
GLC09414.0117
February 8, 1944
Sylvia notes Moe bought a new pen and says as soon as time permits she will go to Waterman and get him a new point. Wants to learn all of the "Englishisims" he is learning while stationed in England. Wishes he were home to advise her about filling...
GLC09414.0153
February 29, 1944
Midnight: Sylvia responds to various letters she has received from Moe, mentions Jim, Al and Harry, encloses typed lyrics of a song, not clear whether it is an original song or not.
GLC09414.0183
1 March 1944
Sylvia reassures Moe that victory is near and that it will be worth it. She says she will send him some mystery novels, and thanks him for the pictures he sent
GLC09414.0185
4 March 1944
Sylvia writes that she is reading a psychological study of a schizophrenic who gradually becomes homicidal.
GLC09414.0190
17 March 1944
V-Mail: Sylvia says how much she misses Moe, tells him the current book she is reading
GLC09414.0207
13 April 1944
Sylvia says she's going to a play called Decision, and has read two "lousy" detective stories. Includes a rebus in middle of page 5 and drawings of various foods for Moe to choose from.
GLC09414.0234
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