7 May 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

V.E. Day- Moe says he is preparing for the parade tomorrow. He writes that it will be very hot tomorrow, also says they will now be entering another phase of war.

GLC09414.1400

9 May 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes the parade he was in and the parties he went to in the nearby town after the V.E. Day speech given by Churchill. He also mentions that Esther S.'s boyfriend continues to be a source of amusement for him.

GLC09414.1401

20 May 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe acknowledges that like Sylvia he finds it hard to stay away during evening classes. He says he drank enough champagne for the two of them on VE Day, and intends to see Faust tonight.

GLC09414.1412

23 May 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes more of the early days in England. He writes that he likes English people but not their government.

GLC09414.1415

24 May 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe names the event in 1931 that precipitated the war. He says that the only thing that has changed is that their love has grown stronger. HE also mentions seeing a play that night (Anything Goes), and playing ping pong.

GLC09414.1416

27 May 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe continues to reminisce about England, from D-Day onward. Despite the fact that V.E. Day has come he will not let himself be swept into a false sense of security.

GLC09414.1419

29 May 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe mentions the heavy rain. He continues his story of "ancient history," and describes the first few days after D-day in England.

GLC09414.1421

31 May 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe heard they may have to go to Germany. He reports that his request for furlough to England is looking like a real possibility. He continues his story at the point when they are approaching France.

GLC09414.1423

24 June 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe speculates about the upcoming conference and where each country stands and how each country is viewed. He wonders how Churchill will do in the upcoming election.

GLC09414.1438

29 June 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe discusses the prisoners of war he sees guarded by Poles. He says he does not believe in corporal punishment. He thinks they should be forced to do things, all perfectly legal, that are worse than a beating.

GLC09414.1443

2 July 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe tells Sylvia the story of a bombing he witnessed back in England.

GLC09414.1446

25 July 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe watched a training film on the Chinese-Japanese conflict. He says he ended up going to the dance after all, and he says the boys drank a lot that evening. He also inquires after Sylvia's father.

GLC09414.1460

27 July 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe began listening to the news for the first time since V.E. Day. He learned that England is taking a change in direction and getting more in step with the other nations. He also learned that for the first time since the war, Japan is willing to talk peace.

GLC09414.1462

30 July 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he is tired of seeing bad movies. He mentions that he is sad that Jack is being transferred out of the company. he also received a letter from Jimmie who is still in Italy.

GLC09414.1465

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

6 December 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he got a letter from Esme who said her boyfriend was wounded in Holland.

GLC09414.1277

7 December 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe remembers Pearl Harbor and how they heard the news three years ago.

GLC09414.1279

7 December 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reflects on how long they have been at war. It is the fourth year for the U.S. but it has been even longer for the other countries participating.

GLC09414.1280

21 December 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe recalled one Christmas with Alfred and Alice, and thinks of Christmas at home versus Christmas in the army. He also says he thinks the war will be prolonged.

GLC09414.1294

26 December 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

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.

GLC09414.1296

1 January 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says the news from the front continues to show a reduction in the German bulge. He liked Sylvia's reproduction of their living room in one of her letters, and thanks her for the money she sent.

GLC09414.1299

6 January 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that the Germans are losing their power, though they may try to prolong the war. He says that he enjoyed his years in the Treasury Dept.

GLC09414.1304

January 10 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that one of the fellows showed him pictures of life back home, and it made him think of his own home. He writes that of all the countries they are liberating, it is only in France there is some semblance of order because De Gaulle wouldn't knuckle under to the U.S.

GLC09414.1308

January 13, 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe wrote to Alvin and gave him some brotherly advice. He reports that he saw a Betty Grable film, and received another carton of cigarettes from Mad. He also comments on the mess they're making in Italy.

GLC09414.1309

January 20, 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe mentions inaugural day for F.D.R. and notes the ongoing progress of the Russians. He mentions all the shoveling Sylvia will have to do because of the snow.

GLC09414.1314