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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to Mad's for dinner with her parents and saw Alvin in his uniform. He looked "too splendid for words." This is a partial letter.

GLC09414.0451

to "Moe" Weiner

This is a Thanksgiving letter from Sylvia, and features a drawing of pilgrims with a turkey.

GLC09414.0683

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that it feels strange to keep writing Sylvia without having received any mail from her. He reports that gin game continues to go on with Marty.

GLC09414.0803

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe finally visited town with his fellow soldiers. He went to Gloucester and Salisbury and stayed in a hotel dating back to Richard II. He also visited cathedrals and promises that they will experience it together one day.

GLC09414.0804

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is very happy because he finally received some letters from Sylvia. He will properly answer them later, he is disappointed that Joe is not making much progress.

GLC09414.0805

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe responds to Sylvia's letters. He discusses the fact that Ben has not been transferred to sea duty yet. He thinks it funny that she assumed he would be sea sick on the way over. He thinks Sammy B. must be getting money from somewhere as he is...

GLC09414.0806

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe recounts a funny story in which he and Marty went out to dinner. He ordered veal milanese only to discover that under the cheese and tomato sauce there is fish instead of veal.

GLC09414.0807

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe recounts an incident in which he and Marty went to a teashop and met a very pleasant English lady with whom they discussed world events. He also responded to one of Sylvia's letters. He agrees that her latest suit must suit her very well.

GLC09414.0808

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe asks after Hy and Ann. He also talks about the ongoing gin game that will be settled on payday.

GLC09414.0809

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe dropped his watch the other day and does not know how he will get it fixed. He received a letter from Jim the other day from Africa.

GLC09414.0810

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he cannot seem to complete the day without talking to Sylvia. He mentions that he has been feeling in the "doldrums" lately.

GLC09414.0811

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he and Marty just went to [the name of the place has been blacked out] and had a lovely stay. The hotel was nice. They had kippers for breakfast which reminded him of Sunday mornings with Sylvia. He also asks if she has had any word...

GLC09414.0812

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has just been to the movies to see a Betty Grable film. He says most of the films showing are American because the English ones are not very good.

GLC09414.0813

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he can tell from Sylvia's previous letter that she is very upset. He understands how hard it is because they've had twelve years together and worries about her. He mentions that he received fourteen letters from her.

GLC09414.0814

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that Sylvia should type all her letters as he has to strain to read them. He requests that she send him some sweets.

GLC09414.0815

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe thanks Sylvia for trying to find contacts for him in Italy. He hears a song that reminds him of her while out with Marty. He tells her to thank all their friends who inquired about him.

GLC09414.0816

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to a dance and met a British intellectual. She was a WAAF and they discussed the problem of Germany. She told him about her fiancé, a Polish flier she is absolutely crazy about.

GLC09414.0817

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes a short account of a typical day, from 2 to 4 he rests, then has dinner, he returns at about 6 and writes a letter or two and then plays gin with Marty. From 10:30 until 6:30 am he works.

GLC09414.0818

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes a very poetic missive about Sylvia's kiss and smile transporting him to another time and place.

GLC09414.0819

to Estelle Spero

Letter is typed in order to practice typing. He writes that he imagines her sitting before him.

GLC09120.299

to Estelle Spero

The letter is typed due to lack of light, and Diamond complains about the difficulties of typing in the dark, making a vow that within a month he will be able to work the typewriter with his eyes closed.

GLC09120.300

to Estelle Spero

Diamond discusses what he has been reading, and describes what he imagines Estelle to now look like.

GLC09120.301

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes his day of departure, which is still "so clear" in his mind, despite the seventeen months that have passed: "There was a peculiar sensation that all this wasn't new - that our ancestors somewhere had experienced the same tightening...

GLC09120.533

to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes a fake memo entitled "Love", addressed to "Commanding Officeress Sid-Stella combat team". Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.534

to Estelle Spero

Diamond instructs Estelle to "Save some room when you go to sleep…I'm paying you a visit tonight…I'll be beside you…" Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.535

to Estelle Spero

Diamond addresses the letter to his "murderer", and proceeds to joke about having found a pin in the fruitcake sent to him. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.536

to Estelle Spero

Greeting card sent to Estelle for Christmas and the New Year. Diamond writes that the volcano depicted on the front of the card is the volcano on their island. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.537

to Estelle Spero

Diamond provides a commentary of the photographs that he has enclosed with the letter. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.538

to Estelle Spero

Diamond discusses the "problem facing all of the present" being that of adjustment: "adjustment of wills, adjustment of claims, adjustment of hiking corsets and adjustment of returning soldiers." Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.539

to Estelle Spero

Diamond apologizes that his letters have become "dull and ship shod" but explains that "this inactivity, this waiting is getting us all on edge." Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.540

to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes about how much he longs for Estelle. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.541

to Estelle Spero

Diamond thanks Estelle and her family for everything that they send to him. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.542

to Estelle Spero

Diamond comments on how disappointing the previous night's entertainment had been. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.543

to Estelle Spero

Diamond begs Estelle not to live alone. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.544

to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that the smell of Estelle's "hair, powder" is "causing a glow within". Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.545

to Estelle Spero

Diamond instructs Estelle to go out that evening, and pretend that he is with her. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.546

to Sidney Diamond

Thanksgiving card sent from Estelle to Sidney, in which she writes that she is giving thanks for Sidney: "for the past we have had together and for the future to be." He adds in the note, "To Us!!!", and then signs his name.

GLC09120.547

to Estelle Spero

Diamond reports that nearly every member of his company has contracted some sort of skin infection from the climate. Sidney writes that he does not really like the new island: "Whereas before we complained of the interminable rain - Here it's...

GLC09120.548

to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that the soldiers have been swamped with packages of various delicacies, to the extent that they had to have a party in order to cheat the ants of eating the food. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.549

to Estelle Spero

Diamond apologizes for not being able to write more, explaining that it is simply impossible, but reassures Estelle that there is "no need to fret."
Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific
photocopy

GLC09120.550

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes day at work, and her dentist visit. She also mentions Bess, and talks about politics.

GLC09414.0427

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia attended a rally, the second page is handwritten.

GLC09414.0428

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Marge, Dave, and Mad. She says Dave cried when he heard about Mad's marriage.

GLC09414.0429

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia discusses politics, and mentions the cold weather.

GLC09414.0430

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went over to Mad's, and played with a walkie-talkie toy belonging to David.

GLC09414.0431

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia just heard the president make his final speech of the campaign.

GLC09414.0432

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes the hectic day she had.

GLC09414.0433

bill for R.C. Bruce

GLC09400.581

to Roscoe C. Bruce

GLC09400.598

to R.C. Bruce

GLC09400.603