12 August 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says that as a reward for winning the series, the whole company will get a trip to Cherbourg. He is also concerned about the German flare-up. He thought there would be an overthrow but wonders if it was just propaganda designed to boost morale.

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13 August 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe was reading "How Green Was My Valley?" he also went to a U.S.O show with Jack, but said it wasn't very good. He imagined that they walked over the bridge and had a soda.

GLC09414.1171

17 August 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says Marty is under the delusion that the war will end soon. He writes that many of the soldiers are under this same delusion, and that he will try to find Frank Mooney.

GLC09414.1172

18 August 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he always seems to be forgetting something lately, like his shower shoes on the way to the shower, for instance. He also says he is not worried about Adele.

GLC09414.1173

19 August 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe believes Alvin's decision to marry now is a hasty decision. He thinks they do not understand the responsibilities of marriage. He also says he feels homesickness more frequently in France than in England.

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20 August 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that financially Sylvia seems to be going through the early years of their marriage again but without the happiness. He is sorry to hear that Hazel is unwell.

GLC09414.1175

21 August 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes the rain, and what he and Jack ate for lunch. He tells Sylvia not to feel bad for not seeing Mom and Pop so often because she needs time to herself.

GLC09414.1176

22 August 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe expresses his sympathy regarding Sylvia's father's condition. He writes that he enjoyed her drawings in one of her letters.

GLC09414.1177

23 August 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he misses Sylvia's piano playing. He also reports that Marge wrote to tell him that Joe is slightly better. He enjoyed Sylvia's summary of a movie she saw.

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31 August 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that it is looking more and more probable that the war will soon end. He says that the bells are ringing to celebrate the liberation of Paris. He remembers one evening shortly before the fall of France with Alice and Al.

GLC09414.1179

25 August 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

26 August 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

27 August 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

28 August 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

29 August 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

30 August 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

31 August 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

2 September 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

3 September 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 instance they get six packs of cigarettes a week and the Germans get seven.

GLC09414.1188

5 September 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe left their bivouac and moved. He can't believe they get to stay in barracks now instead of tents. He also describes meeting some children in the square.

GLC09414.1189

6 September 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is glad that Joe seems to be getting better, and that Sylvia received the money orders for her birthday. He says that he and Jack went to the movies last night.

GLC09414.1190

7 September 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that Jack's homemade radio broke down. They ran into a number of Spanish refugees, so he got to practice his Spanish. He also notes the difficulty Hy has been having removing the radio from their car.

GLC09414.1191

8 September 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says that the date has significance because four years ago he was walking with Sylvia and she began to feel ill and had to be taken to the hospital, but she ended up just fine. He also discusses the point system and when he might come home.

GLC09414.1192

9 September 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe hopes that Mad and Ben will be happy in their new home. He also says that Jack received Sylvia's postcard of Sheepshead Bay.

GLC09414.1193

10 September 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes various services he attended with and without a chaplain. Archie told him he was going to send Doris some Indian coins and to tell Sylvia to get in touch with Doris so she could get some.

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