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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He describes the journey to Heateras. traveled with many men on furlough and on their way home to Conn. Mentions Lt. Stanley and his sea sickness.

GLC02744.172

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He is well in body and contented in mind. tells her to send the box of cakes express to newbern as they will not keep until they reach him.

GLC02744.173

to Lucien Burpee

He tells him a story of how one night the officer-in-command summoned him and told him the enemy was preparing a trap for them for the morning and the mishaps that subsequently followed.

GLC02744.174

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes that they decided to have the troops grow vegetables for the use of the soldiers. He does not like the idea of planting the seeds himsehold. He might find a "good darkey and let him plant it..." Wonders if she misses "Factory Life."

GLC02744.175

to Charley Burpee

He writes that he received his letter. is enclosing ten cents that John asked him to give to Charley. He tells him to love his mother and father.

GLC02744.176

to Lucien Burpee

He writes that he is glad Lucien tries to be a good boy and if he ever finds himself in the company of naughty boys to play elsewhere.

GLC02744.177

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He acknowledges that she is going to Wilbraham and Somers. writes that Capt. Leastham is under arrest for overstaying his leave of absence, Doctor Tennant wants to see his intended wife, and Lucius Fowler just found out his father died.

GLC02744.178

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes that he has sent her $615. He says Mr. Bissell ought to pay her more interest.

GLC02744.179

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes a daily log of his travels from Washington to Hatteras to Fort Monroe and then ends as they prepare to go to Yorktown.

GLC02744.181

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is surprised by the Washington postmark on Sylvia's letters. Moe says that sometimes reading her letters is like beginning in the middle of a book and he must somehow fill in the gaps. Moe says he still wants to see Paris.

GLC09414.1237

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has decided to go to town on his afternoon off. He has gotten the details of her trip to Washington now. He also recalls the last Sunday they spent at Davy and Lil's.

GLC09414.1242

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Copy of faded letter, GLC02744.169, possibly by Burpee's son.

GLC02744.168

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Report that the rebels are threatening Plymouth. Feeling lonely. Imagines they are having supper together.

GLC02744.169

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Pages appear to be missing. Describes a violent storm aboard the steamer. writes about Lucien. He worries he has not been as attentive as he should have been. He describes all of Lucien's characteristics.

GLC02744.170

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Copy of GLC02744.181.

GLC02744.182

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes that they have been ordered to report for duty and he is now disembarking his regiment. Will write more when he is settled.

GLC02744.183

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe agrees that Sylvia's father's condition is horrible. He mentions that she is now counting the days since things are finally moving, but tells her that he may not get to come home right after the war ends.

GLC09414.1180

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe asks if Sylvia has sent the pictures to Mrs. Rush. He tells her to find something for her father to do, to occupy his hands, anything that will take his mind off of himself.

GLC09414.1181

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he has finally met Frank Mooney. He also says it won't be long now before all of France is free of Germany, and writes that one day she will get to meet Jack and Marty.

GLC09414.1182

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that there is an abundance of snails, slugs and frogs in France. He writes about the hedges of France, and instructs Sylvia to see Lew (illegible) Jacobson for a new suit or coat.

GLC09414.1183

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe mentions that Sam Shinestone has landed a good job, and that Sam Hoffman is in France. He is very positive the Germans will be pushed out of France within thirty days.

GLC09414.1184

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe received a letter from one of the girls of the family that hosted him and Jack in England. He also writes about his mother and how he admires her.

GLC09414.1185

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe spent most of the letter describing scenery. He also says he enjoyed Sylvia's description of a restful, peaceful day.

GLC09414.1186

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he is glad to read Sylvia was able to get out of the heat to take a dip in the sea. He says he enjoys reading PM but that it arrives sporadically.

GLC09414.1187

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe talks about the changing of the seasons. He says he feels sorry for Sylvia because there are only low-grade products available for civilians. He also notes that in some cases the German prisoners are treated better than their own army. For...

GLC09414.1188