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11 November 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe notes that it is Armistice Day. He mentions the cigarette shortage again, and notes that Sylvia seems to be experiencing a famine where mail is concerned. Marge has sent him a carton of cigarettes but he thinks it will be a long time in coming.

GLC09414.1251

22 December 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes they will most likely move again, it seems like they are just getting settled in one place and then they must move again. He knows that this move will delay the receipt of mail.

GLC09414.0870

1 January 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes of how the separation has only made their relationship stronger. They are now in each other's thoughts more than ever. He jokes that the censor will have a hard time with his letters. He wants to know more about Sylvia's selective service board work, and tells her to not over exert herself.

GLC09414.0898

2 January 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe tried Chinese food in England and said it wasn't very good, but this may be because it was late. He tells Sylvia he does not need any v-mail because the army supplies all he needs. He is concerned about what the mechanic told her about the car, and says Hy should look at it first. Marty, Jack, and Moe took a walk into town while they looked at English houses.

GLC09414.0903

8 June 1945

Greenfield, Alvin, 1924-1946

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Alvin writes that he feels strange about being overseas. He writes that the mail situation is really bad. He also mentions Sybil.

GLC09414.1570

3 April 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe answers Sylvia's question in regard to what word was deleted in a previous letter. Apparently he made a reference to how slow the mail can be and how one might sneak in or get through the blockade, someone actually censored the word "blockade."

GLC09414.1371

7 July 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe doesn't understand why the mail is so slow getting to Sylvia when it arrives on time to him. He ponders where he will go that evening, and discusses the black market.

GLC09414.1451

6 March 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe received a letter from Bess who begged him not to send v-mails anymore because she can't read them. He shared some salami with Jack. He also complains because he is on the night shift this week.

GLC09414.1344

13 March 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he saw a terrible movie with Jack called "Brazil." He also found out the reason for the slow mail lately, a mail ship had had delays, and mishaps.

GLC09414.1351

4 April 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is glad Sylvia was able to get away for a while. Moe mentions that he knows that the place where she stayed is pretty. He also tells her not to worry about the length of time her mail takes.

GLC09414.1046

13 April 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe hopes Sylvia's father is not troubled for the rest of the year. He wishes he could have had her for dinner. He also says the delay in mail is because of the recent move.

GLC09414.1056

3 July 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe struggles to get around on little or no French. He remarks that the mailman has been "really getting on the ball," and tells Sylvia to visit Bea.

GLC09414.1129

January 19, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe complains about the irregularity with which he receives mail.

GLC09414.0946

1 March 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe advises Sylvia to write more v letters as her air mail is now coming by boat.

GLC09414.1010

22 May 1880

Townsend, J.B., fl. 1879-1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants the Post Master at Grenada removed and Col. B.C. Adams appointed supervisor of the mint at New Orleans.

GLC09400.507

5 May 1880

Townsend, J.B., fl. 1879-1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

thinks it necessary for the Post Master to be removed to ensure the success of the Republican party,

GLC09400.528

20 April 1880

Tate, T. S., fl. 1875-1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes that efforts are being made to close the post office at Othello. says the office is necessary despite public opinion that it is dead. wants senator to use influence to keep it open.

GLC09400.529