27 November 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that Sylvia's worries that he hasn't received any mail are wasted as the situation remedied itself. However he sends his condolences because she has received so few letters from him.

GLC09414.0834

27 November 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that Sylvia's mention of a corned beef sandwich from Garfield's made his mouth water because the corned beef they have comes out of a can. He also asks her to send some sardines.

GLC09414.0835

27 November 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

This V-Mail is very faded and difficult to read.

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30 November 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe talks politics and the inevitability of finding the world embroiled in another upheaval after this one. He writes that it is comparatively unimportant what happens to their generation. That they will have lived through one of the most thrilling eras in history will in itself be a source of satisfaction.

GLC09414.0837

30 November 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes about the meeting of British American Circle whose job it is to foster good relations between the American soldiers and the British people.

GLC09414.0838

30 November 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe mentions Dan and Lilian and says Sylvia should visit them. He agrees with her that while they all want peace they should not forget that what is happening would never happen again and that is what they are working on together.

GLC09414.0839

30 November 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe received a letter from Lillian Klaus saying she was expected that night. He asks again if Sylvia has written to Benoit. This letter very faded.

GLC09414.0840

30 November 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that they were paid today but he is disappointed with the net results after paying some debts. He acknowledges it is better than nothing.

GLC09414.0841

1 December 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe remarks that he still getting used to going to work at a time when normally the day would be coming to end. He apologizes for having to rush off, but doesn't expect Sylvia to have gotten a letter from him.

GLC09414.0842

2 December 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe received a letter from Marge, and recalls the sweater Mom was knitting that she eventually gave to Sylvia. He cannot think of anything to ask for.

GLC09414.0843

3 December 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe refers to a "situation" regarding Uncle Ben in which they forgot to ask Sylvia something and not wanting to offend her are doing their best not to anger her. The only way she can prove she's not slighted is to "attend the function."

GLC09414.0844

4 December 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe thanks Sylvia for the soap and the film she sent. He asks her not to send anymore toilet articles as he can get plenty there.

GLC09414.0845

5 December 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe received six letters and promises a long answer later. He also received a letter from Dad., and comments that he has not been getting enough sleep.

GLC09414.0846

5 December 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to the YMCA where he played ping-pong, then went to the union canteen. He responds to Sylvia's letters by assuring her he is in good health. He talks about Eileen's wedding and notes that weddings aren't always happy occasions for all who attend them. Too many broken homes are represented.

GLC09414.0847

6 December 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe mentions that his Dad acknowledged their anniversary but did not elaborate. He will be going to a British American Circle meeting tonight.

GLC09414.0848

7 December 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe described the British American Circle meeting he attended and recounts a presentation given by Prof Newell, an American who has been living in England for 12 years.

GLC09414.0849

7 December 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe liked Sylvia's description of the Educational meeting and the New York City election.

GLC09414.0850

7 December 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe recalls the Sunday afternoon war was declared. They took a walk with Paul and Bess and walked near Manhattan Beach, then turned on the radio to find out the news that would change the course of their lives.

GLC09414.0851

8 December 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has cabin fever and must go into town for a couple of days. He mentions that he is wearing the sweater that Alfred sent him

GLC09414.0852

9 December 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe notes that Sylvia did not eat turkey for Thanksgiving. He, himself, had turkey but her meal sounded superior. He feels grateful that so many family and friends remembered their anniversary.

GLC09414.0853

10 December 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe received a letter from Marge and has been sticking close to home base this week. He mostly plays gin and goes to the local pub.

GLC09414.0854

12 December 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is disappointed because Sylvia didn't send the money he asked for and is hoping that it just hasn't arrived yet. He reminds her that the money he makes is just enough to get through the month.

GLC09414.0855

12 December 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe thanks Sylvia for the package, he is also happy for the letter he received from her on his birthday. He reassures her that he is very safe and couldn't be any safer if he were in Brooklyn.

GLC09414.0856

13 December 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe received Sylvia's birthday card and is keeping it on the mantel above the fire. He thanks Mad, Bess and Ben for their contributions.

GLC09414.0857

13 December 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe refers to an increased allotment of support for his parents and says it will be able to prove he was their chief source of support so that they can get a few extra dollars.

GLC09414.0858