4 June 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is writing from the Red Cross Recreation Center, but he will be moving soon. This letter is missing pages.

GLC09414.0720

4 June 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to the movies, and reminds Sylvia to write Benoit again. He also acknowledges that they are both missing each other more with each passing day. This letter is missing pages.

GLC09414.0721

5 June 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe will be moving out shortly, he says there are nine service areas and that they have been attached to the ninth service command.

GLC09414.0722

7 June 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes the recent move. He also draws a picture of the pyramid like tents they are sleeping in.

GLC09414.0723

8 June 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes his first day at Fort Lewis. This letter is missing pages.

GLC09414.0724

9 June 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes his sleeping quarters as a steel bunk, with two sheets. He also says that there is a theater and the mess hall is right across from the barracks. He chides Sylvia for writing to him at such late hours, and discusses the tomato plants at home.

GLC09414.0725

10 June 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has just heard furloughs will begin shortly, but warns Sylvia not get her hopes up high because anything could happen. He understands that it is difficult to make ends meet and tells her to begin an aggressive anti-mosquito campaign since they are already biting her.

GLC09414.0726

11 June 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes his work in the clothing repair warehouse today. He says he prefers Fort Lewis to Salem because now they are given something to do every day and they are always done by 4:30pm. He is very excited about the possibility of furlough and addresses Sylvia's concern that he may be shipped to Alaska.

GLC09414.0727

12 June 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe asked his father for $125 in case he does get furlough. He is increasingly confident that it will happen, and says he will let Sylvia know as soon as possible.

GLC09414.0728

13 June 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has heard that Sammy will be in competition with Dad as far as business is concerned. He says Sammy "cares more about furthering his own end than others." He tells Sylvia to wait to see Alvin until she has seen Moe first. He suggests they see a good Russian movie when he gets home.

GLC09414.0729

14 June 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is excited about tomorrow when he will take the train to New York. He also finally heard from Jim who is in North Africa. He thanks Sylvia for sending the rambler rose from their bush at home.

GLC09414.0730

28 June 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has arrived in Chicago, where he will catch the connecting train back. He wants Sylvia to tell Pepi that he saw Herbert. He is writing from the Library Lounge.

GLC09414.0731

29 June 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe keeps Sylvia up to date on his journey. He had dinner with Harry the night before, and Harry wanted to know if anyone spoke Russian. It turned out that their waitress did. Moe hopes his short time home has been a comfort to her.

GLC09414.0732

30 June 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Postcard

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe stopped in Butte, Montana, where the American Women's Voluntary Service has given him oranges, candy, peanuts and cigarettes and even the postcard he's now writing on. He can't wait for the next stop.

GLC09414.0733

30 June 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Postcard

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is now in Livingston, MT. This card shows a group of Grizzly bears.

GLC09414.0734

1 July 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has a bad case of the "furlough blues." He had to report back to work today, and heard that advanced training is starting. He also heard that Sey R. and Mac S. have brought their wives with them which he thinks is a bad idea. He is proud of Sylvia for standing up so well at the station when she said goodbye.

GLC09414.0735

1 July 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he has enclosed a Mark Twain story from Mystery Magazine for Sylvia. This letter is written on Hotel Senator stationary.

GLC09414.0736

2 July 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe worked guard all night. He notes there are too many ratings in his company so that the "poor private would be worked to death." He also notes that he was shocked by the coolness after he experienced the heat of New York. He hears other soldiers singing songs that remind him of Sylvia.

GLC09414.0737

4 July 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe got a pass to go Olympia where he saw a movie, then stayed the night in a dormitory. He thought Olympia was a "hick town," and will not bother to leave camp anymore.

GLC09414.0738

5 July 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe saw a Cary Grant film. He mentions that he heard that Sam still thinks he can be reconciled with Mad. He also thanks Sylvia for the ten dollars but tells her he wished she hadn't sent it and if she has any extra money, that she should spend it on herself. He comments that he wishes that Sylvia's mother would relent where it concerns Mad., and that he doesn't think Alvin is really scared to go into the air.

GLC09414.0739

6 July 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that they will probably be in Fort Lewis until August 1. He also mentions that if Sylvia wants to come visit, she should make her plans quickly, and know that she may not get back on time. He advises her to think things through and not just drop everything for him since she will not get paid for this vacation. He says she should ask her father for money. He also mentions that as time goes on, he is "strangely adjusted" to the idea of going overseas.

GLC09414.0740

7 July 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe advises Sylvia of where she will stay when she comes out to visit him. He says the accommodations are appropriate and she will have privacy. Moe also tells her not to bring her entire wardrobe with her and to wear slacks on the train coming in.

GLC09414.0741

10 August 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Sylvia has recently left, and Moe imagines that she is in Montana. While she was there he got into the routine of meeting her for dinner after work. He imagines that he will still be doing that tonight.

GLC09414.0742

11 August 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe wistfully refers to Sylvia's recent visit. He tells her he received his T-4 ship today and wished it could have happened while she was in town.

GLC09414.0743

12 August 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he received Sylvia's note written on the trail. He writes about his new ranking as T-4. He is now C.Q (charge of quarters) and has to stay up all night so he can change the guard every two hours. Moe also mentions that his distinction is shown on his shirts now and appears more imposing than his old rank.

GLC09414.0744