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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes about a party they recently had. He describes the food and the dancing, and says he can't dance with anyone but Sylvia.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he is getting ready for inspection, and he has been feeling stale lately. He also notes that the mail from England seems much slower than the mail from the states. He also says that he didn't know that Susan was ill and under-developed.

GLC09414.1382

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he passed inspection, so he went looking for a cafe with good champagne. He also discusses Plum Paint with her.

GLC09414.1383

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes at great length of the difficulty of getting ping pong balls. He also says that the weather has also changed (it has suddenly become chilly).

GLC09414.1384

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that they've eating eggs at every meal and he doesn't know why, perhaps there is a meat shortage. He also reminds Sylvia to tell him her moving date in ample time so he can begin addressing her letters to her mother's.

GLC09414.1385

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he went to the theater with Jack and Abe, and saw a really good show. He describes it as a great experience except for one very loud clapper sitting behind him.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to the theater again and saw "Blithe Spirit" and had a good time, he also went to the movies the next night. Moe also responds to a number of Sylvia's letters.

GLC09414.1387

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes about the film he saw and about the parallels between what was happening in the film and what is happening today. He remembers that April 1st was the anniversary of the day Sylvia got her job as a social worker.

GLC09414.1388

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to Madame Sognils for a French-English lesson with her daughter. The next day after reading some of Sylvia's letters, he played ping pong with Abe.

GLC09414.1389

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes the inconsistency of the weather. He says he went to a bad movie, played ping pong earlier and is now drinking beer.

GLC09414.1390

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he has been having a lazy time, and he participated in a ping pong tournament. He writes there are just as many rumors of German peace feelers as there are denials.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he went to the opera, and the next night went to Madame Signiur. They found her husband there, home for first time in five years after being a prisoner of war in Germany. He enclosed a sprig of Lily of the Valley.

GLC09414.1392

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe heard from Eddie who told him Chris is getting a job as a Treasury Dept. representative. He hopes he can get a similar job.

GLC09414.1393

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he has difficulty believing that Hitler really is dead. He was forced to take a cold shower that morning. He also asks Sylvia if she's had his watch fixed yet.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he just received a package of edibles from her. He writes that the end of the war will probably not bring mass celebrations, and that he looks forward to receiving the package with the lighter and the moccasins.

GLC09414.1395

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that the German troops have surrendered in Italy. He says that day by day the Nazi fabric is crumbling, and asks Sylvia to give his love to her mother and dad.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe lists the countries that Germany has surrendered in and says it's only a matter of time before they surrender everywhere. He enclosed a money order for Sylvia to take care of Mother's and Father's Day. He also says he doesn't think she'll have...

GLC09414.1397

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe tells Sylvia not to listen to the radio on "dictation speed." He says he has no idea what they'll do for their future living quarters, and tells her to collect possibilities and they'll discuss it later.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he attended Cerce Musicale Cecilia with Madeline Saguire, the Madame's daughter. He described it as amateur dancing. He also discussed Roosevelt's death.

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to Sylvia Weiner

V.E. Day- Moe says he is preparing for the parade tomorrow. He writes that it will be very hot tomorrow, also says they will now be entering another phase of war.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes the parade he was in and the parties he went to in the nearby town after the V.E. Day speech given by Churchill. He also mentions that Esther S.'s boyfriend continues to be a source of amusement for him.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that even though the war is over it could be a long time before he is discharged. He commends Sylvia on moving all by herself. He also says he is cautiously optimistic about Pearl and Artie.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe complains about the heat. He also says he went out promenading with the boys.

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to Mom and Pop

Pepi writes that business at the store is slow. She is upset because her husband spends a lot of time playing cards and coming in late at night.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to visit the new H.E.F Club near the outskirts of town by a champagne factory. He writes that he may have been too unhopeful regarding the future, and that it's possible he could come on home on furlough before being shipped anywhere else.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he went to the opera to see Madame Butterfly. He writes that it was the best thing they've seen yet. He also had cake and ice cream. He says he is very appreciative of all the moving Sylvia has done on her own.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says it was a lovely day so they walked into town and strolled here and there, eventually going to the club. He hopes that Sylvia has not overexerted herself in the moving process.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe said he saw a training film he disliked. He also mentions that they resumed baseball games but unfortunately there are not many of the same people on his team.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe tells Sylvia to tell Mad and Ben not to worry about writing him as he gets all the news from Sylvia anyway. He wonders what significance the pamphlet she read on her father' illness has.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe intends to pick up some photographic supplies with Marty. He says he is glad Sylvia has adjusted to living in her mother's house.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe played a baseball game and they lost. He also agrees not to buy a suit, and learns the name of the lighter she is sending.

GLC09414.1411

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe acknowledges that like Sylvia he finds it hard to stay away during evening classes. He says he drank enough champagne for the two of them on VE Day, and intends to see Faust tonight.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes going swimming. He also mentions going to see a couple of bad films.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe read that the discharge age was dropped to 40. He describes the passage to England. He also writes that Sylvia seems to be doing pretty well for herself despite frequent expenditures.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes more of the early days in England. He writes that he likes English people but not their government.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe names the event in 1931 that precipitated the war. He says that the only thing that has changed is that their love has grown stronger. HE also mentions seeing a play that night (Anything Goes), and playing ping pong.

GLC09414.1416

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe really likes the lighter Sylvia sent. He reports that he saw a movie with Jack and then played ping pong. He also reminisces some more over time spent in England.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe learned Sylvia had a lunch date with Olga but didn't keep it, and he wonders why. He mentions that he got tickets to the theater. He also continues his England story from Redding.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe continues to reminisce about England, from D-Day onward. Despite the fact that V.E. Day has come he will not let himself be swept into a false sense of security.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe mentions his reading material. He also mentions visiting Chaddersford, outside of Southampton.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe mentions the heavy rain. He continues his story of "ancient history," and describes the first few days after D-day in England.

GLC09414.1421

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe notes that it is Memorial Day as well as the anniversary of his first date with Sylvia. He continues his description of England. He also writes that he is working on getting a seven day furlough to England to see Alvin, her brother.

GLC09414.1422

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe heard they may have to go to Germany. He reports that his request for furlough to England is looking like a real possibility. He continues his story at the point when they are approaching France.

GLC09414.1423

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is preparing to go on furlough to England. He also continues the story from last year during bivouac.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to Paris before heading to London. He writes that Parisian women are really something. He also visited Frank Mooney. He accidentally left his camera on the train, but went on to London. He says he is determined to find Alvin.

GLC09414.1425

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is now in London. He continues the story he began earlier. He also called Alvin and found he's been transferred, so he asked Alvin to come to London.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe saw Mrs. Malcolm's daughter Josephine and Alvin, who took them out to dinner. He spent the next day with Alvin. They went to a Turkish Bath, and saw a movie.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to see a show, and had cake at the Red Cross Club. He is glad Sylvia's school term is over.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe visited Mrs. Malcolm's other daughter Carol in the hospital. He also went to Scarbourough, had lobster, and took the girls out for Chinese.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes the long journey back to France. He writes that many fellows got married during the furlough.

GLC09414.1430

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes an uncomfortable train ride to Paris on the way back home. While they stopped in Paris for a while, he was too tired to enjoy it and they were only allowed to eat in the station restaurant.

GLC09414.1431

to Sylvia Weiner

Postcard of Etretat--La Manneport et l'Aiguille

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe continues his story of everything that has happened until he went on furlough. He particularly mentions hearing the steady rumble of artillery while bivouacked.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe continues his story of setting up a depot on the beach, and describes the town of Caen.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to the theater with Jack and Sam. He also continues the story of his overseas movements. He writes that the wine in London is very expensive.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe wishes his Mom could send him a bottle of liquor. He sent two packages home. One is a box of Sylvia's letters and the other is a blouse he had a tailor make for him.

GLC09414.1436

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe failed inspection, but doesn't mind because it gives him a chance to write more letters. He notes that it is the first anniversary of his arrival in France. He also agrees that the separation has been good for them in many ways.

GLC09414.1437

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe speculates about the upcoming conference and where each country stands and how each country is viewed. He wonders how Churchill will do in the upcoming election.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe tells Sylvia to tell his mother not to get her hopes up for Christmas or any other time that he may be coming home. He writes that he has enclosed a leaf from one of those trees he mentioned with the nice smelling blossoms, but it is not...

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that the gin game will be happening again tonight. He hasn't received the money she sent him yet. He writes that the company is planning a New Year's Eve party.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he received a card from the Red Cross telling him Anne Levine had made a donation in his honor. He doesn't know quite how to take this information. He notes that it has been nine years since he first entered the army. He has wonderful...

GLC09414.0892

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe thanks Sylvia for the groceries she sent. They will contribute to a nice New Year's. He compliments Lil Palgar's poster and asks after Frank.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes to tell Sylvia that the package has arrived as well as one of her letters with the first of the money orders.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe and the boys have decided to go to town for New Year's eve. Last New Year's was spent at home and he knew civilian life was to be short-lived.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe responds to Sylvia's letter, and comments on whether he brings home some anglicisms upon how much he has assimilated., saying a few might remain but most will fall by the wayside. He asks her to please send some newspapers.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe agrees with Sylvia that the war is pointing toward the end. He reassures her that he is in no danger. He and the boys decided to have a party at home after all, after first having a few beers in town.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes of how the separation has only made their relationship stronger. They are now in each other's thoughts more than ever. He jokes that the censor will have a hard time with his letters. He wants to know more about Sylvia's selective service...

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe asks Sylvia to think back to New Year's Day 1937 when Chiang Kai-Shek was kidnapped. No one knew that later that year the war with Japan would start. It was "one of the unexpected milestones" to war and to his being there.

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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.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe lost a gin game to Martin, then listed to a radio broadcast of an Orange Bowl game. The game reminded him of all the New Year's Days they have spent together.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe thanks Sylvia for the "grand" package she has sent him. However he reiterates that he does not need things like soap or shaving cream, they get enough of that already.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe tried Chinese food in England and said it wasn't very good, but this may be because it was late. He tells Sylvia he does not need any v-mail because the army supplies all he needs. He is concerned about what the mechanic told her about the car...

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe forgot to mention that Jack's mother sent him strudel which he contributed to the New Year's Eve party. He writes that there doesn't seem to be any way to return Sylvia's letters but he has hung on to them since the beginning.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe remembers Mad's birthday and wishes her well. He received a letter from Jim telling him that Bea's mother died. He urges Sylvia to go see her.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe asks about Sylvia's cold. He asks if she stayed home at any point. He said the list of telephone calls she included in her letter sounded just like a typical Sunday afternoon except the people used to actually come over.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe didn't think "Connecticut Yankee" would have that effect on Sylvia. He can't believe it made her cry. The rest of the letter is not clear.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe experienced his first really cold morning in England, then watched the sunrise, which he described as a source of wonder and enjoyment.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe informs Sylvia that she may not hear from him for a couple of days because he and Marty are taking a little vacation. He can't wait to sleep between sheets.

GLC09414.0909

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe had two wonderful days. But can't begin to talk about it right now, he will begin to write over the weekend.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe responds to Sylvia's letters, one of which mentions the possibility of Sylvia going to the country and he urges her to go. He tells her that the English Christmas spirit left much to be desired, the war saw to that.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe responds to Sylvia's description of a Christmas shopping trip. He is reminded of all the times they went Christmas shopping together and how tiring it was.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe promises to devote a great deal of time writing to Sylvia soon. He will tell her all about his trip to Winchester in his next letter.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe explains that they will have two weeks of day work and then two weeks of night work. He also repeats the advice he gave Sylvia earlier about joining the Red Cross: do whatever you feel best.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe tells Sylvia once again that she must decide for herself if she wants to join the Red Cross. He writes also that he is glad his parents liked the gifts she bought them.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that it is very tough to get a drink in England because they run out fast and will stop selling for the night. He also responds to a letter that mentions his anniversary letter to Sylvia, and he is so glad she received it.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is sorry to hear that their favorite restaurant has gone downhill. He was already aware of Joe's return to Brooklyn, but Marge writes he can't do much because he lacks strength.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that all the questions Sylvia asks in her most recent letters he has already answered within the last two weeks and he won't answer them again.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe responds to Sylvia's letters saying that he is glad that Alvin came home on furlough. He also writes excitedly about Sybil coming in from Buffalo. He is very glad Sylvia went out to the country, but doesn't understand why she chose that...

GLC09414.0919

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes his recent trip with Marty, calling it The Winchester Adventure. Moe mentions the basic history of the city, and seeing a statue of King Alfred, the cathedral. Winchester College, etc.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reminds Sylvia of New Year's 1937 when they had a big party and woke up with hangovers. Later that day they had a steak dinner and everything was alright.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe and the boys have decided to take a walk through the countryside.

GLC09414.0922

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe returned home to find another letter from Sylvia. He actually has time to write her a detailed letter.

GLC09414.0923

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has written a second installment of the Winchester Adventure. In this letter he describes Westgate Tower, the castle, the Church of St. Cross, the city museum, etc. He also mentions that later that day they had tea at a charming cafe.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe responds to Sylvia's letters saying that yes, he remembers Miller's Pharmacy and how she hated to go up the hill to get to it. He encourages her to do it anyway. He is also glad she mentioned the mountain on route 52 and remembered how they...

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is overwhelmed but the amount of letters he has received from Sylvia but promises to answer them all.

GLC09414.0926

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe finally reached Sylvia's letter in which she describes being in the country. He learns that his cousin Ben is there, and he thinks Ruth K. is a good roommate for her.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that it seems Sylvia is seeing loads of people they met in previous years.

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to Mr. and Mrs. J. Weiner

Moe asks his parents to send Sylvia a bouquet of flowers for Valentine's Day with the poem he has written at the bottom.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe acknowledges that Sylvia went to Frank's show. Hearing about him and Lil and Hy makes him feel at home.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe promises to buy Sylvia new ice skates.

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