7 August 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that they have lifted the censorship for the time being and he can write a little more freely. He says he has started playing gin rummy again, and discusses the ongoing problems with the car.

GLC09414.1472

8 August 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe will be seeing Jack tomorrow. He discusses the pros and cons of the atomic bomb. He also says he is glad that Alvin is flying home, and asks after Olga.

GLC09414.1473

9 August 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe just heard the news that Russia will be entering the war. With their entry and the atomic bomb, it is a dead certainty the war will end soon.

GLC09414.1474

10 August 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he is anticipating the end of the war. It has been raining for 13 hours now. Written at Camp Boston

GLC09414.1475

11 August 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is awaiting the official announcement for acceptance of Japan's surrender. He went to Reims on Thursday night. He is also very glad Sylvia met up with Alvin. Written at Camp Boston

GLC09414.1476

12 August 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe discusses the possibility of moving into a bungalow like Mad, he is not too keen on the idea. He had a snack with the boys, and wonders what Alvin's position is now the war is so close to finishing. Written at Camp Boston

GLC09414.1477

13 August 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has been taking a world history test for the past few hours. He notes that it is 22 months since he left the states. Marty was invited to be an interpreter for the purchase of champagne, he invited Moe to go with him. Written at Camp Boston

GLC09414.1478

14 August 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that the end is very near. He says furloughs are flying around, he will try to get one for England. Though he wrote of a possibility of going home in a previous letter nothing is for certain anymore as they might have to go to the Pacific, but he thinks this is unlikely. Written at Camp Boston

GLC09414.1479

15 August 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Mae says it is all over except for the signing. He listened to the radio about the various celebrations in American cities. He also tried to get a furlough to Paris but failed, he will try to get a different furlough somewhere else next week. Written at Camp Boston

GLC09414.1480

16 August 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has not done any work for a month now. Marty and Abe left for Paris that morning. He says he is sorry to have missed Alvin and Sybil's wedding. Written at Camp Boston

GLC09414.1481

17 August 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe read that realistically it may take 3 or 4 months to go home now that the war is over. He likes Sylvia telling him that her mother tried to talk to her as she was writing, and that she said Hanto, the Japanese word for Good Night. Written at Camp Boston

GLC09414.1482

18 August 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe played horseshoes and volley ball. He and Irwin saw a movie. He reports that he is still unable to get a furlough but will keep trying. Written at Camp Boston

GLC09414.1483

19 August 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe ate fried chicken livers for lunch. He knows the mess hall Sgt. He tells Sylvia not be jealous of his travels because they are nothing compared to the drudgery of being a soldier. He assures her he has not had time to even think about girls while in the army, nor would he want to. Written at Camp Boston

GLC09414.1484

23 August 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Postcard

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is writing from Switzerland where he finally got a furlough Written at Camp Boston.

GLC09414.1485

25 August 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Postcard

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

A postcard of Zermatt mit Matterhorn. Written at Camp Boston

GLC09414.1486

26 August 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Postcard

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he is sitting in the outdoor cafe of the hotel, about to have a drink before lunch. Written at Camp Boston

GLC09414.1487

3 September 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is sure it won't be long now until he gets to go home. He describes more of his trip to Switzerland. He also writes that one can buy the finest liquors in the world in Switzerland. He mentions that he went to the beach, and went hiking. Written at Camp Boston.

GLC09414.1488

4 September 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe continues the story of his furlough in Switzerland. He says the next day they went to Lausanne. He and Marty promised to take her and Olga there one day. He describes the women of Switzerland as beautiful, and says he bought Omega watches, and other souvenirs. Written at Camp Boston

GLC09414.1489

5 September 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe request the details on Bill Burke being in the hospital. He also says that he has not heard from Jack but suspects a letter is on the way. Written at Camp Boston

GLC09414.1490

6 September 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes his last day in Switzerland. They went to Basel, and found a cafe where they had cheese sandwiches and beer, they also found a chocolate shop. He finally had to catch the train back to camp. Written at Camp Boston

GLC09414.1491

7 September 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he bought a new camera. Now that restrictions on tires have been lifted, encouraged Sylvia to scout around for some new ones. He also notes the beginning of Rosh Hashanah. Written at Camp Boston

GLC09414.1492

9 September 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he went to town for the whole day, and attended services. He writes that while he has seen a lot of places, he is no longer interested, he just wants to come home. Written at Camp Boston

GLC09414.1493

10 September 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is still waiting to find out if they will move from Camp Boston. He describes a typical day, and says there is not much work lately he is just getting lazy. He apologizes and says that he has nothing to write about because nothing much happens during the day. Written at Camp Boston

GLC09414.1494

11 September 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that some of the boys went fishing and caught a trout. He also discusses the point system and how some men will be transferred out and others transferred in. Written at Camp Boston

GLC09414.1495

12 September 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that soon they will be able to make new memories again, not just live off the old ones. He asks Sylvia if she asked Paul Stein about an apartment, and wishes her a happy birthday. Written at Camp Boston

GLC09414.1496