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11 March 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia tells Moe that Ruth came over for lunch.

GLC09414.0539

12 March 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to Bess's for dinner, she also met a Ms. Pratt who has a connection to the Pratt Institute. Sylvia also visited her mother and dad.

GLC09414.0540

13 March 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia responds to several letters of Moe's.

GLC09414.0541

15 March 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia learned through Mad that Sam Beekman is coming in on furlough.

GLC09414.0542

15 March 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia called the lawyer about the apartment but didn't hear from him so she says she won't pay rent until she hears back from him.

GLC09414.0543

16 March 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Marge and Joe, Mom and Pop and Ben. She says she might go to Boston in a couple of weeks.

GLC09414.0544

18 March 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia saw a man from the Red Cross speak about his activities in England.

GLC09414.0545

19 March 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports that Sam Beekman came home and they all listened to him tell stories.

GLC09414.0546

19 March 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia bought a pair of midriff pajamas, and saw Sarah Bergman at Union Headquarters.

GLC09414.0547

20 March 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia has heard that Russia is getting "soft." She also answers a series of letters in chronological order.

GLC09414.0548

22 March 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia is writing from Mad's, where she is babysitting for Daniel.

GLC09414.0549

23 March 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

In this letter Sylvia mentions Marge, Joe and Ben.

GLC09414.0550

24 March 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions a place called Plum Point, she describes it as "seductively gorgeous, above the hudson..."

GLC09414.0551

25 March 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes her weekend in the country.

GLC09414.0552

26 March 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia had a sad and difficult day at work.

GLC09414.0553

February 5, 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He informs him he has called on Orderly L. Huct and had a pleasant talk. He learned that Lt. Col. Kimball has a short stay in Washington.

GLC07705.252

16 October 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia is on her way to Washington D.C.

GLC09414.0413

1861-1877

Object

Title: [Small carved leaf]

Found in envelope of GLC03523.32.45. Possibly carved out of bone.

GLC03523.32.45.01

January 20, 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes about the dress uniform Richard has requested he purchase. He discusses various sizes.

GLC07705.248

January 25, 1863

Jackson, Elizabeth, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

She informs him that his father has bought his coat and it is a beautiful one. Miss Mulligan's mother has told her to write a bunch of stuff to make Richard laugh.

GLC07705.249

January 25, 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He hopes Richard will like the dress coat uniform he picked out. He is glad he is so animated with such a noble spirit.

GLC07705.250

February 1, 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes of the gallant bravery of Burnside and his misfortune with the weather. He tells Richard to write to Margaret Delahantes and includes her address.

GLC07705.251