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to Richard H. Jackson
December 28, 1862
Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864
He writes of their Christmas celebration which would have been better had Richard been able to return home.
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to Morris "Moe" Weiner
December 7, 1944
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
Sylvia talks about their separation and their longing to see one another.
GLC09414.0456
December 8, 1944
Sylvia describes a dinner with Dorothy and James Smith, and then the theater after dinner.
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December 9, 1944
Sylvia sees a movie about Germany and Russia.
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December 17, 1944
Sylvia mentions Joe's recovery, assures Moe that his letters are great. This letter features a sketch of stick figures having a New Year's Eve party
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December 18, 1944
Sylvia describes the plot of a movie, and mentions that her father is a bit better but her mother is not doing well and they recently received a cablegram from Al.
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December 19, 1944
Sylvia writes about her Christmas shopping and how much she loves Moe.
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December 27, 1944
Sylvia writes that she received eight letters from Moe and complains about the lack of cigarettes. She also spoke to her father and had supper at Mad's.
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December 28, 1944
Sylvia reports that Hy called and promised to get Moe some cigarettes. She also responded to the letters she received from him.
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December 29, 1944
Sylvia writes that Sammy B is having a tough time in Texas, refers to a letter of his that talks about the other soldiers making sexist comments.
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March 15, 1945
Sylvia learned through Mad that Sam Beekman is coming in on furlough.
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Sylvia called the lawyer about the apartment but didn't hear from him so she says she won't pay rent until she hears back from him.
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March 16, 1945
Sylvia mentions Marge and Joe, Mom and Pop and Ben. She says she might go to Boston in a couple of weeks.
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March 18, 1945
Sylvia saw a man from the Red Cross speak about his activities in England.
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March 19, 1945
Sylvia reports that Sam Beekman came home and they all listened to him tell stories.
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Sylvia bought a pair of midriff pajamas, and saw Sarah Bergman at Union Headquarters.
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March 20, 1945
Sylvia has heard that Russia is getting "soft." She also answers a series of letters in chronological order.
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March 22, 1945
Sylvia is writing from Mad's, where she is babysitting for Daniel.
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March 23, 1945
In this letter Sylvia mentions Marge, Joe and Ben.
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March 24, 1945
Sylvia mentions a place called Plum Point, she describes it as "seductively gorgeous, above the hudson..."
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March 25, 1945
Sylvia describes her weekend in the country.
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March 26, 1945
Sylvia had a sad and difficult day at work.
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March 27, 1945
Sylvia read, and wrote various letters from Pepi to her mother, and from Moe to his parents. Moe's father entrusts 10 dollars with her to send to Moe.
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to Father
December 6, 1862
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
He sent a box containing his old uniform to his father, as well as a portfolio, some letters. He heard that Dunyee's zoaves were about seven miles away. There was a grand review of General Sickles division.
GLC07705.118
December 17, 1862
He provides a lengthy description of the bombardment of Fredricksburg. The captain got sick so the company was in his command.
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