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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he has been neglecting his correspondents, and that he heard from Marge who says Melvin is on a furlough.

GLC09414.1266

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe worked the new shift, then went into town the next day and had a haircut and shave. He also had coffee and donuts. He wonders why Sylvia was so affected by a couple she saw.

GLC09414.1267

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that it rained cats and dogs last night but today was beautiful.

GLC09414.1268

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe addresses her comments on the election, and wonders if he can put away one of those big country hotel dinners.

GLC09414.1269

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he has been having a lazy day. He asks for more information on Sylvia's father's illness, and comments on peoples' interest in Russia.

GLC09414.1270

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he received a cigarette ration for the first time in a month. He also received a letter from Dick and refers to the black market. He says that it had been one of the coldest days he's seen in France recently. He also tells Sylvia she...

GLC09414.1271

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that the company failed inspection, and discusses the possibility of Sylvia coming to Europe after the war in the event he has to stay there. In the end he decided it is not really a possibility.

GLC09414.1272

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that the lights went out as he was shaving. He later went to the movies with Jack. He also comments that he still has not received any packages.

GLC09414.1273

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says they are still confined, so Jack and him were unable to see the movie they wanted to last night.

GLC09414.1274

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he hasn't had to time to read Sylvia's letters, but he will respond soon.

GLC09414.1275

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says Sylvia's descriptions of the East side bring it back vividly for him. He also asks for a subscription to the New York Times. He says he still hopes to see Paris one day, but he hasn't had time to study French.

GLC09414.1276

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he got a letter from Esme who said her boyfriend was wounded in Holland.

GLC09414.1277

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says that the tobacco question is very serious right now, he is working on his last pack of cigarettes.

GLC09414.1278

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe remembers Pearl Harbor and how they heard the news three years ago.

GLC09414.1279

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reflects on how long they have been at war. It is the fourth year for the U.S. but it has been even longer for the other countries participating.

GLC09414.1280

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has received some of Sylvia's letters but there are gaps. He says he went to the concert and enjoyed it.

GLC09414.1281

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 asks Sylvia to keep track of the packages she sends so he knows what he's getting and when he should expect it. He sympathizes about her troubles at work but reassures her that her supervisor did not make a mistake in choosing her,

GLC09414.1284

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he moved again but is still in town. He saw an Ingrid Bergman film, and is glad she got the flowers he ordered for her.

GLC09414.1285

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe and Jack sat down and tried to teach themselves French with the grammar book they got, but Moe does not think he will ever acquire a French accent.

GLC09414.1286

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that it was very cold last night. He says the fellows are still shook up over Ingrid Bergman. He also mentioned that the company was given a lecture, and that he is really glad she has a friend in Ethel.

GLC09414.1287

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes his new accommodations, and talks about which items he needs and doesn't need like cigarettes, candy and toiletries. He says he is glad Sylvia is getting a full night's sleep.

GLC09414.1288

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he went to the G.I show, and went to the movies the next night. He wonders how all the people they know are in the army are doing.

GLC09414.1289

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that Alvin is in the process of coming overseas. He hopes that Alvin will go to France and then they can meet up.

GLC09414.1290