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to Sylvia Weiner
12 May 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
Moe claims he is too weak from the sun to write much. He received letters from Dave and Archie, and plans to read until it gets dark.
GLC09414.1084
13 May 1944
Moe discusses old friends and family. He mentions that he is not bothered that Herman S. never wrote him back. He guesses that Bess must be full of questions about his family, and says he is glad that Sarah F. is okay.
GLC09414.1085
General Orders No. 144
27 September 1862
Thomas, Lorenzo, 1804-1875
Copy of General Orders No. 144 of September 27, 1862, signed by the Assistant Adjutant General, dismissing Key from the service for uttering disloyal sentiments.
GLC00228.02
to John J. Key
September 26, 1862
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
The letter is accompanied by a copy of General Orders No. 144 from September 27, 1862, signed by the Assistant Adjutant General, dismissing Key from the service for uttering disloyal sentiments. The note describes meeting on September 27 with Key and...
GLC00228.01
24 November 1944
Moe has moved to another part of town. He describes the room he is in. He says they are now closer to the town. When they arrived they found a special dinner waiting for them. He also reports that he watched Katherine Hepburn movies.
GLC09414.1263
25 November 1944
Moe describes the company party.
GLC09414.1264
26 November 1944
Moe had a drink as tribute to their anniversary before going to bed. He also describes the toilet at great length, and provides a rudimentary picture.
GLC09414.1265
27 November 1944
Moe writes that he has been neglecting his correspondents, and that he heard from Marge who says Melvin is on a furlough.
GLC09414.1266
28 November 1944
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
29 November 1944
Moe reports that it rained cats and dogs last night but today was beautiful.
GLC09414.1268
Moe addresses her comments on the election, and wonders if he can put away one of those big country hotel dinners.
GLC09414.1269
30 November 1944
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
December 1, 1944
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
2 December 1944
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
3 December 1944
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
Moe says they are still confined, so Jack and him were unable to see the movie they wanted to last night.
GLC09414.1274
Moe says he hasn't had to time to read Sylvia's letters, but he will respond soon.
GLC09414.1275
December 7, 1944
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
6 December 1944
Moe reports that he got a letter from Esme who said her boyfriend was wounded in Holland.
GLC09414.1277
December 6, 1944
Moe says that the tobacco question is very serious right now, he is working on his last pack of cigarettes.
GLC09414.1278
Moe remembers Pearl Harbor and how they heard the news three years ago.
GLC09414.1279
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
Moe has received some of Sylvia's letters but there are gaps. He says he went to the concert and enjoyed it.
GLC09414.1281
Moe describes the concert in detail, watching the pianist, he was reminded of the many times Sylvia played the piano.
GLC09414.1282
December 8, 1944
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
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