5 September 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph note signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has been very sick, and has lost a tremendous amount of weight. He has however received a furlough of thirty days. Includes a note from Hy.

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5 September 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph note signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe had dinner with Joe, and stayed at the Rotary dormitory,. He also went window shopping on Pacific avenue, and stopped at an arcade. Moe is also glad to hear that Alvin has been classified as pilot material.

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5 September 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reminisces about the Sundays when they would leave Davy's just before dusk and ride along listening to music. He mentions that he has not heard from Ethel and Jay. He also speculates about Hy and what may cause his hypertension.

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6 September 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

It turns out that both Moe and Sylvia saw the same film recently. Moe mentions the possibility of talking by phone.

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7 September 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe speculates where they will go next. He says he is looking forward to going overseas. He tells Sylvia she is artistically talented and notes that Archie is in India.

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8 September 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe remembered a time when he was very worried for Sylvia because one day they were walking and then suddenly she had a sharp pain. The doctor was called and there was a diagnosis, though he does not say what that is. He remarks that she was so brave.

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9 September 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe agrees with Sylvia that Sid's asking for a gas coupon is wrong and doesn't believe in messing with rationing in order to get more than your share. He says her report on the 49th front is a mess, and bets the screens and door are still full of holes.

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10 September 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe advises Sylvia to take the new intake job but tells her to see a foot doctor before taking a job that requires a lot of walking. He advises her against school because she needs to get her full state of health restored, but ultimately leaves it up to her.

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11 September 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe tells Sylvia about a little party they had after lights out with cheese, tomatoes, onions, crackers and sardines. He heard from Hy, and Moe says that he is not upset that he doesn't qualify for much because of his age.

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12 September 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to the Lutheran Service Club where he played a good game of ping-pong. Then the next morning he called Sylvia and felt very chipper afterward.

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13 September 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe played ping-pong again, then had a buffet dinner, played cards, and saw a movie. Moe is glad he told Sylvia to relax as much as possible even though he knows she will do what she wants.

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14 September 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is irritated because he had to sign the payroll twice most likely because someone else messed up. He tells Sylvia the worst is coming and she must be brave in the face of their ongoing separation.

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15 September 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe tells the story of a man called into the army whose wife was pregnant. He wanted to keep his first baby a secret so he had the hospital authorities inform him in code. He also realizes that he and Sylvia were playing the same game at the same time and sees this as proof of their affinity.

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17 September 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe mentions the big party that is coming up. He says he doesn't know what they are doing about girls but he doesn't really care. He remembers how excited Sylvia gets about her clothes.

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17 September 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes the recent party. When he drank port wine at the party, he was reminded of all the times they drank port wine at home. He has forgotten the exact day of Sylvia's birthday and apologizes profusely.

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18 September 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe wrote this letter as he was waiting for his barrack to pass inspection. He says the typical soldier doesn't understand what's really going on. They are ignorant and misinformed. He congratulates Sylvia on getting a raincoat.

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19 September 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe finally got a pass into town and found a hotel. He thanks her for the leather writing kit. He also complains that there was no bacon at breakfast.

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19 September 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe just found out they might be going to New York. But it's not definite and tells Sylvia to cross her fingers.

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20 September 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that they will be heading toward Boston and thanks Sylvia for the package she sent. He also gives her instructions about the film he wants her to develop.

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26 September 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he is very excited to be in the same time zone again. He acknowledges that it was very hard to leave Frank as they have become very close over the last seven months. He asks Sylvia if she has been up to Davy's place recently. Was written near Boston, Massachusetts.

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27 September 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes how cold it was in the morning and then as time went on it became much warmer. He compares the place to Davy's and remembers watching the sun set with Sylvia at Davy's. Was written near Boston, Massachusetts.

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9 October 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that the last two weeks have been special and that many people never even had that. Moe declares that Sylvia should see this as a new chapter starting in their lives and he is so proud of her courage. Was written near Boston, Massachusetts.

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10 October 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is writing a short letter before anything else happens. Last night he wondered what Sylvia was thinking as the hours wore on, discussed it with friends and decided she was aware of his thoughts. Was written near Boston, Massachusetts.

GLC09414.0791

11 October 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe received a package of Christmas gifts early because some of the people back home think he is overseas already. He asks Sylvia for some flash light bulbs and also for some prints from the roll of film she is planning to get developed. Was written near Boston, Massachusetts.

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15 October 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says the boys are playing Gin Rummy to pass the time, and that he has been reading a lot of poetry lately. He says he met a man named Johnny Gaunt. This letter is written from aboard the ship that is taking him overseas.

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