8 June 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes his first day at Fort Lewis. This letter is missing pages.

GLC09414.0724

9 June 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes his sleeping quarters as a steel bunk, with two sheets. He also says that there is a theater and the mess hall is right across from the barracks. He chides Sylvia for writing to him at such late hours, and discusses the tomato plants at home.

GLC09414.0725

11 June 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes his work in the clothing repair warehouse today. He says he prefers Fort Lewis to Salem because now they are given something to do every day and they are always done by 4:30pm. He is very excited about the possibility of furlough and addresses Sylvia's concern that he may be shipped to Alaska.

GLC09414.0727

2 July 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe worked guard all night. He notes there are too many ratings in his company so that the "poor private would be worked to death." He also notes that he was shocked by the coolness after he experienced the heat of New York. He hears other soldiers singing songs that remind him of Sylvia.

GLC09414.0737

4 July 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe got a pass to go Olympia where he saw a movie, then stayed the night in a dormitory. He thought Olympia was a "hick town," and will not bother to leave camp anymore.

GLC09414.0738

6 July 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that they will probably be in Fort Lewis until August 1. He also mentions that if Sylvia wants to come visit, she should make her plans quickly, and know that she may not get back on time. He advises her to think things through and not just drop everything for him since she will not get paid for this vacation. He says she should ask her father for money. He also mentions that as time goes on, he is "strangely adjusted" to the idea of going overseas.

GLC09414.0740

7 July 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe advises Sylvia of where she will stay when she comes out to visit him. He says the accommodations are appropriate and she will have privacy. Moe also tells her not to bring her entire wardrobe with her and to wear slacks on the train coming in.

GLC09414.0741

12 August 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he received Sylvia's note written on the trail. He writes about his new ranking as T-4. He is now C.Q (charge of quarters) and has to stay up all night so he can change the guard every two hours. Moe also mentions that his distinction is shown on his shirts now and appears more imposing than his old rank.

GLC09414.0744

12 August 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe inquires after Sylvia's health and asks her to see a doctor. He cleaned the barracks and later went to a movie. He also received a letter from Alice and Al.

GLC09414.0745

21 August 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is glad that Joe is doing much better. He describes a boat ride and wishes he could have taken it with Sylvia, he also describes his sleeping habits.

GLC09414.0753

22 August 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is writing from Tacoma where he was visiting with Joe and Frank. They saw a movie, slept in the dormitory, then went to a picnic near Geneva Lake.

GLC09414.0754

27 August 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe got a letter from Morris Brannerman. He feels sorry for Joe Ellis was detailed to clean the mess hall and is glad that as a T-4, he does not get such details anymore.

GLC09414.0760

18 September 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe wrote this letter as he was waiting for his barrack to pass inspection. He says the typical soldier doesn't understand what's really going on. They are ignorant and misinformed. He congratulates Sylvia on getting a raincoat.

GLC09414.0784

21 October 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe thinks Dad would be interested to know he attended services. He says he hasn't been out of camp yet, but that once he has he will describe everything.

GLC09414.0796

13 November 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: 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

5 September 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe left their bivouac and moved. He can't believe they get to stay in barracks now instead of tents. He also describes meeting some children in the square.

GLC09414.1189

29 September 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that an inspection of the barracks is set to take place so there is much cleaning and hurrying going on. He remarks that Sylvia's last Saturday off has passed and that officially marks the end of the summer. He also says that the radio is giving Hy so much trouble that by the time he removes it he will have lost his wits.

GLC09414.1214

27 October 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is preparing for a big cleaning as inspection is coming up the next day. Around ten, that night they decided to play poker. He comments on Sylvia knitting socks, telling her she needs to practice.

GLC09414.1236

31 October 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe continued to set up the stove, and worked on the shower installation. He also worked on a puzzle Sylvia sent and started to read the solution before he knew what it was.

GLC09414.1240

6 November 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that someone tried to light a fire in the stove and it broke down. He apologizes for the short letters he has been writing lately, and reacts to the news that Lil is pregnant.

GLC09414.1246

20 November 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is still on a high because of his trip to London but says he will have to stay around camp for a while "licking his financial wounds." He asks when Sylvia will send money.

GLC09414.0826

24 November 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he and Bill B. now share quarters. He is now in a very pretty area. He agrees that soldiers look for a breath of home in all things, and reminds Sylvia to write to Benoit.

GLC09414.0829

8 December 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has cabin fever and must go into town for a couple of days. He mentions that he is wearing the sweater that Alfred sent him

GLC09414.0852

10 December 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe received a letter from Marge and has been sticking close to home base this week. He mostly plays gin and goes to the local pub.

GLC09414.0854

17 December 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is having less trouble sleeping during the day because of his blackout shade. He says he will pin up Sylvia's sketch of the fireplace in his room.

GLC09414.0863