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December 28, 1943
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
Moe went to a picture show, and enjoyed it. There were songs that he and Sylvia have sung many times, and it brought back a lot of memories.
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Moe responds to Sylvia's previous letter in which she says the house is cold, and asks if she is having the same trouble as last year. He is glad to hear that Ceil and Dane are married. He writes that she is certainly becoming very busy.
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Moe is glad to know Sylvia thinks of him as often as he thinks of her. He doesn't know if he'll be able to run across Esther Ruskin's brother, but he will try.
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December 29, 1943
Moe reports that the gin game will be happening again tonight. He hasn't received the money she sent him yet. He writes that the company is planning a New Year's Eve party.
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Moe writes that he received a card from the Red Cross telling him Anne Levine had made a donation in his honor. He doesn't know quite how to take this information. He notes that it has been nine years since he first entered the army. He has wonderful...
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March 15, 1944
Moe acknowledges that the Angio battle was a nasty one and that it was touch and go (this is the first reference he has made to an actual battle). He writes how odd it is that some people can somehow keep crossing paths. He also mentions that he did...
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March 16, 1944
Moe enjoyed her drawing of a typical Sunday spent between the two of them. He discusses Kessler's discharge, and sneeringly refers to a Jerry Miller. He also says that if Sylvia is jealous of Rose H's coat she should go ahead and get one herself.
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As Moe writes he listens to Beethoven's Fifth on the radio. It reminds him of Sylvia.
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March 17, 1944
Moe mentions Eddie's and his ongoing problems. He also mentions Sam, and that he wrote to Hilda but hasn't heard back. He asks how Sylvia's father is doing in Florida. He notes the use of fire bombs in the current raids.
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March 18, 1944
Moe just got to their new camp, he notes that he will have a chance to explore the town tomorrow.
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March 19, 1944
Moe describes the English barracks that are so good as to include a fireplace. He says Sylvia's job is definitely interesting and he enjoyed hearing about her Chinese clients. He hopes she has received the snuff box he sent by now.
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March 20, 1944
Moe explored the new town, and went to the movies. In response to Sylvia's complaints about women who have husbands at home he copied a poem from "Punch" on the subject.
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March 21, 1944
Moe describes two films he recently saw. He comments on his belief that Sylvia's nephew, David could be a musical prodigy.
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March 22, 1944
Moe refers to an article in Life magazine that shows pictures of service men saying goodbye to their women. He is plagued by memories and tortuous thoughts. He compares his working nights to the terrible hours Sylvia keeps.
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March 23, 1944
Moe plans to go out pubbing with the boys but complains that his friend Marty seems to have an opposite schedule from him lately.
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March 24, 1944
Moe describes his evening out at the Ship Hotel where they drank in the lounge. He talks about the bracelet he has sent Sylvia. He also mentions that he hears from Jimmie from time to time.
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March 25, 1944
Moe notes that this is the longest time he's ever gone without hearing from Sylvia.
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March 26, 1944
Moe describes his visit to Alford. He took a tour of the college, and went to Christ Church.
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March 27, 1944
Moe speculates on what will happen for the holiday.
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December 7, 1944
Moe describes the concert in detail, watching the pianist, he was reminded of the many times Sylvia played the piano.
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December 8, 1944
Moe is upset because he is out of cigarettes. He heard they may offer their ration of 2 packs per week this time, but thinks this isn't nearly enough.
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December 16, 1944
Moe went Christmas shopping with another soldier. He received a package but was disappointed it contained no cigarettes. He also received a letter from Bess, and is glad she approves of him as Sylvia's husband.
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December 17, 1944
Moe reports that he received a package containing fish from Sylvia. He asks her to enclose some cigarettes in one of the Christmas bundles. He mentions that they had a Chanukah party last night.
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December 19, 1944
Moe found the carton of cigarettes that Marge sent. He is glad Sylvia's parents have gotten to Florida. He hopes her Dad will get better there, and that Sylvia can finally relax.
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December 26, 1944
Moe says he has been guarding German prisoners for the past three days, and has a hard time believing that they have hurt people. He describes them as meek as lambs. But at the same time he has no sympathy for them.
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