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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes the concert in detail, watching the pianist, he was reminded of the many times Sylvia played the piano.

GLC09414.1282

to Sylvia Weiner

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.

GLC09414.1283

to Sylvia Weiner

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.

GLC09414.1291

to Sylvia Weiner

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.

GLC09414.1292

to Sylvia Weiner

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.

GLC09414.1293

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

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe practiced a little French and gave an English lesson last night. He tried French coffee and was not impressed. He says he is glad Sylvia got the Valentine's day flowers he sent her.

GLC09414.1353

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe responds to Sylvia's letters by assuring her that time and distance have not distorted his picture of her. He mentions David's (her nephew) recent antics and compares it to things Marge did as an infant. He also wonders what Ada's new job is.

GLC09414.1354

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe notes that it is St. Patrick's Day. He says he knows that any praise Sylvia gives him is biased, and that he is not so eloquent as she thinks. Sylvia has complained about a pen, in a recent letter and he asks which pen she has been complaining...

GLC09414.1355

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe notes the shift changes this week, and now he'll have to work at 3:30 in the afternoon. He said he saw a show last night, and that he is glad Sylvia is enjoying learning more about psychology.

GLC09414.1356

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes a beautiful day and the birds singing. He writes that he liked the results of the Yalta conference

GLC09414.1357

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that German civilization is being destroyed. He also mentioned receiving a letter from Eddie saying how nice it was to hear from Sylvia. He also is glad that Dorothy Smith invited her over for dinner.

GLC09414.1358

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reacts to the news that they have to move again. He tells Sylvia that they just have to go with the flow and the only thing constant in life is change.

GLC09414.1359

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is glad Sylvia enjoyed the Provincetown Playhouse. He says it is not the sort of thing he would ordinarily enjoy but he will cheerfully allow her to take him anywhere.

GLC09414.1360

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to see the film version of "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn." He is upset because they decided the base pay is $50. He also asks Sylvia if she found his green watch.

GLC09414.1361

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is reminded of the 2 weeks Sylvia spent at Nevele when she was recuperating. He notes that the last phase of the war in Germany has begun. He also sent her another package of toiletries.

GLC09414.1362

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe tells Sylvia to tell his mother not to send so many packages. He mentions that he follows the news with keen interest, and knows it is only a matter of time. He also writes that a man named Cummings is getting a furlough home as an exception.

GLC09414.1363

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he saw a film that wasn't that great, though he liked the playing of Chopin in it. The news about the war continues to be the best as the German defenses are crumbling.

GLC09414.1364

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

in regard to a reduction in the force and class of mail service.

GLC09400.337

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

mentions the Whig party

GLC09400.268

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks him to see Mr. French

GLC09400.269

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes to thank him for standing by him.

GLC09400.302

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks him for a copy of the oath of A.G Mayer.

GLC09400.326

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks him to secure an appointment for him in an office of his choosing.

GLC09400.329

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

request that Bruce will continue their subscription for the Penn Monthly.

GLC09400.335

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

"Please inform me if the place is secured."

GLC09400.336

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests the surveys of Nebraska, California, Dakota, New Mexico and Texas.

GLC09400.349

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

letter of recommendation for Geo. N. Jones.

GLC09400.365

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks him to consider his reappointment. also requests a post route map of Mississippi and Louisiana.

GLC09400.377

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks for some indication of the probable action of the Committee on Pensions.

GLC09400.384

to James Hill

inquires about his application for supervisor.

GLC09400.436

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

relative to note of hand for $25.

GLC09400.438

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

introduces Mr. St. Clair who desires a position in a department of the government.

GLC09400.459

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks senator for a copy of his discharge.

GLC09400.471

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

thanks him for his support for her bill on pension.

GLC09400.472

to Frank A. Cole

from his father. illegible.

GLC08291.03

to Mother

a great deal of the company has been wounded or killed. hoping to get a furlough soon.

GLC08300.12

to Mother

his wound is improving. still suffering from pneumonia. sent to Farmville to recuperate.

GLC08300.14

to Brother

water damage, cannot be read.Written in a camp near Kinston, North Carolina

GLC08300.28

to Mother

water damage, cannot be read. Written in a camp near Kinston, North Carolina

GLC08300.29

to Maria, Elma, Amus, Johnny and Co.

today went with Wallace and used his money. an agent from head quarters and said he prefers to have them run it. acknowledges his mother's suffering because of his absence.

GLC08311.07

to Maria

records his movements. encountered snow and ice. The third morning out they found a fleet of chickens. decided to shoot some.

GLC08311.08

to Maria

has been informed of Mother's death. weather is cold. the price on farms is low now.

GLC08311.09

to Maria

south of Petersburg. yesterday there was a review of the 2nd corps. very rainy and windy weather.thinks they're better situated then they were last summer.

GLC08311.16

to Maria

General Grant is in the area. has a paper giving a full account of Sheridan's actions but has no way to send it right now. Written at City Point- now named Hopewell

GLC08311.36

to Maria

Levi left his trunk on boat of City Point. heard that Capt. Manville was relieved of duty but does not know who will succeed him. thinks hoops must be going out of style because his cousins aren't wearing them.

GLC08311.37

to Maria

the enemy attacked the 9th and 2nd corp. describes the Comissary Quarters. believes that men can live more comfortably apart from women than women can by themselves.

GLC08311.38

to wife

since he only has two months pay, cannot give her very much this time. writes that their men captured four rebels a few days ago. Written in camp at Pulaski

GLC09315.23

to wife

has pain in his breast but is doing a great deal better. was going to send her five dollars but forgot, will send it this time. thinks it will be a good winter. Written in camp at Pulaski

GLC09315.24

to Annie

writes there will be a forward movement. 20,000 more have joined them. they are getting ready to attack Norfolk. writes "before I came to the South, I had some sympathy for the slaves, but it has all gone..."

GLC09354.05