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1 January 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes they had another big turkey dinner for New Year's Day. He says the food is better here than it was in the States, and that he has written a long letter he hopes will reach her soon.

GLC09414.0900

January 16, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he slept late on Sunday and that they had chocolate ice cream for dessert that evening.

GLC09414.0938

19 August 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe ate fried chicken livers for lunch. He knows the mess hall Sgt. He tells Sylvia not be jealous of his travels because they are nothing compared to the drudgery of being a soldier. He assures her he has not had time to even think about girls while in the army, nor would he want to. Written at Camp Boston

GLC09414.1484

29 May 1943

Doyle, James M., fl. 1943

V-Mail

Title: to Moe Weiner

James Doyle writes from North Africa, saying that the treatment is very good there. They have excellent rations and the champagne is very good. He brags throughout the whole letter.

GLC09414.1543

15 November 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that they must be preparing for a harsh winter. He assures Sylvia that the mention of hot fudge sundaes doesn't make his mouth water, because he has had ice cream several times in the last two weeks.

GLC09414.1255

19 November 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes complaining about one of his jobs which consists of looking over the garbage cans in the mess hall to make sure they don't throw away any edible food. He says he saw a pretty sunrise.

GLC09414.1259

8 December 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

27 June 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe notes that news around there is scare and needs Sylvia to update him on the war. He drew their P.X rations which the army provides.

GLC09414.1123

February 13, 1864

Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

The duty is heavy and the rations are short lately so the boys grumble. SOmetimes the soldiers go foraging for food like chickens

GLC02173.24

1861

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dearly Beloved

In Fitchburg they marched about and then took the cars again. They got to Lincoln Square where they marched around until it was time to set up camp. The tents arrived late. He asks for his beloved to send him some dish cloths. They got their rations.

GLC02182.06

28 April 1862

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Berdille

He has his good days and his bad days. He mentions the food which he is getting sick of. Once his leg heals, he can head North.

GLC02182.35

December 27, 1861

Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother

Laurens W. Wolcott writes that there are some people who say they have defective arms, but he thinks their weapons are very well-made. He says they have been living on 2 meals per days and he has enjoyed good health. He writes that they marched at midnight looking for Rebels but they did not find any.

GLC00653.11.30

July 18, 1863

Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Henry Stokes Figures describes their trip to Maryland and Pennsylvania. Lately they have all the food they want but were forced to kill a great deal of sheep they didn't use, and he expects Will Ferris to be home soon. The letter is very faded and difficult to read. This letter is Henry's description of the odd feeling he received being on the invading side during his stay in Maryland.

GLC00653.01.24

20 August 1813

Bailey, Jacob, 1731-1808

Autograph document

Title: to Ensign Jacob Bailey

A statement of account for Jacob Bailey, for payment from the United States government.

GLC02669.062

1783

Autograph note

Title: [Notes on barley and oat distribution]

This note is believed to be a record of barley and oat rations given out to soldiers.

GLC02669.069

January 22, 1864

Pennington, D., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to L. D. Wood

re: lack of food and clothing.

GLC03135.06.021

February 6, 1860