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17 November 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he attempted to do some shopping with Jack but came back empty-handed. He received some strudel from his mother which he shared. He also reports that he must prepare for an inspection tomorrow.

GLC09414.1257

18 November 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that one of the boys came back from being in Paris for a couple of days. He says everyone wants to go there. He also heard that Olga is taking an apartment for herself.

GLC09414.1258

19 November 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes complaining about one of his jobs which consists of looking over the garbage cans in the mess hall to make sure they don't throw away any edible food. He says he saw a pretty sunrise.

GLC09414.1259

20 November 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he is still in need of cigarettes. He says he enjoyed reading about the rally at Madison Square Garden. He also sympathizes with all the problems Sylvia has with the ration board, and says some of the boys act like they will go mad without women.

GLC09414.1260

21 November 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he went to the symphony. He describes music as one of their bonds.

GLC09414.1261

22 November 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went looking for Christmas cards, then saw a movie. He complains about how slow the mail is, and says he will have a snack before going to bed.

GLC09414.1262

24 November 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has moved to another part of town. He describes the room he is in. He says they are now closer to the town. When they arrived they found a special dinner waiting for them. He also reports that he watched Katherine Hepburn movies.

GLC09414.1263

25 November 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes the company party.

GLC09414.1264

26 November 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe had a drink as tribute to their anniversary before going to bed. He also describes the toilet at great length, and provides a rudimentary picture.

GLC09414.1265

27 November 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he has been neglecting his correspondents, and that he heard from Marge who says Melvin is on a furlough.

GLC09414.1266

28 November 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe worked the new shift, then went into town the next day and had a haircut and shave. He also had coffee and donuts. He wonders why Sylvia was so affected by a couple she saw.

GLC09414.1267

29 November 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that it rained cats and dogs last night but today was beautiful.

GLC09414.1268

29 November 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe addresses her comments on the election, and wonders if he can put away one of those big country hotel dinners.

GLC09414.1269

30 November 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he has been having a lazy day. He asks for more information on Sylvia's father's illness, and comments on peoples' interest in Russia.

GLC09414.1270

1 December 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he received a cigarette ration for the first time in a month. He also received a letter from Dick and refers to the black market. He says that it had been one of the coldest days he's seen in France recently. He also tells Sylvia she shouldn't have to get involved in Mad's problems.

GLC09414.1271

2 December 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that the company failed inspection, and discusses the possibility of Sylvia coming to Europe after the war in the event he has to stay there. In the end he decided it is not really a possibility.

GLC09414.1272

3 December 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that the lights went out as he was shaving. He later went to the movies with Jack. He also comments that he still has not received any packages.

GLC09414.1273

3 December 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says they are still confined, so Jack and him were unable to see the movie they wanted to last night.

GLC09414.1274

3 December 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he hasn't had to time to read Sylvia's letters, but he will respond soon.

GLC09414.1275

7 December 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says Sylvia's descriptions of the East side bring it back vividly for him. He also asks for a subscription to the New York Times. He says he still hopes to see Paris one day, but he hasn't had time to study French.

GLC09414.1276