4 May 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that "Ten Little Niggers" was a nice gory murder mystery. He got back on the bus and decided that birds must be wise because they fly south for the winter.

GLC09414.1075

4 May 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that Sylvia should use the money returned for a new suit. He also heard that Jay was accepted for the Navy. Tonight he and Jack have tickets for the Agatha Christie play, "Ten Little Niggers."

GLC09414.1076

5 May 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is glad Sylvia finally got the case reviewer job. He thinks she is trying to make him jealous with her description of dinner. He thanks her for the onion skin paper but jokes about her choice. Does she think he should write tear jerkers?

GLC09414.1077

6 May 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe explains he has been busy all day washing equipment and this is the first moment he's had. He calls these few moments a refuge.

GLC09414.1078

7 May 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe passed inspection, so they went to town again where they saw a movie and had dinner at the usual French restaurant. He provides an elaborate description of dinner. Moe mentions he had the most delicious brandy, and when he looked at the label it said "Napoleon, 1812."

GLC09414.1079

8 May 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that soon they will be very busy and he must write to Sylvia while he can. They haven't done any serious training in a while, but the real work will now begin. He is proud of the courage she's shown so far in regard to her new job.

GLC09414.1080

9 May 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has been enjoying the weather and calls of the birds. He is glad Sylvia got know one of their neighbors in 902 and that the cucumbers are growing this year.

GLC09414.1081

10 May 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is glad Sylvia liked the pictures he sent of England. He is noticing how different the scenery is now that the weather is changing.

GLC09414.1082

11 May 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that the English spring is beautiful. He comments that the typing in Sylvia's last letter is all over the place and wonders about her state of mind. He agrees that Mad was too outspoken with Paul.

GLC09414.1083

12 May 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

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

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

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

14 May 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe understands Sylvia's nervousness when it comes to writing reports for the first time as he has had to write many over the years. He is also glad that her workplace is only a couple blocks from Union Square where lots of good shopping is.

GLC09414.1086

15 May 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe tells the story of how they met back in Brooklyn. Claiming that even though thirteen years have gone by, they're still fundamentally the same people.

GLC09414.1087

16 May 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe continues the story of how they got together. He says they went on a date that Saturday and when he showed up at the door, Sylvia introduced him to her family. Through the years their love and understanding has only deepened.

GLC09414.1088

17 May 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is concerned because Sylvia did not write about Mad and Ben in her last letters as she normally does. He mentions that he forgot about Alvin's birthday. He mentions that he did not know that Sam Salt's furlough had been cancelled

GLC09414.1089

18 May 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe informs Sylvia that Jack is in the hospital with a foot infection. He congratulates her on finally getting to bed at a reasonable hour.

GLC09414.1090

19 May 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe compared New York with London, saying he may not have seen or appreciated much in New York, and that they take it for granted. He says Covent gardens is not what it used to be. He wants to know what Sylvia means when she says she is "tolerant."

GLC09414.1091

20 May 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe discusses the allotment in which Sylvia is supposed to receive $10 a month. He expresses disappointment that it rained the day she would have gone to a baseball game with Mad and Ben.

GLC09414.1092

21 May 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe responds to the news that their rent has gone up to $65. He says Sylvia's mother will never change but she is her mother, nonetheless. He remembers the hard times they've had financially.

GLC09414.1093

22 May 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe asked Hy if he could build him a good radio, and Hy said yes but it would cost $30, so he is thinking it over. He says Esther should think more of herself. Last night he and Jack found a Coronet magazine and played with the puzzle section.

GLC09414.1094

23 May 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe heard that Jay still doesn't know when or if he'll be needed in the Navy. He is happy to hear the Ration Board gave Sylvia 65 gallons of gas. He mentions reading an article he enjoyed about liberals and their function in society.

GLC09414.1095

24 May 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is very grateful for Jack's company and calls him swell. He jokes that the girls he took out before Sylvia got Broadway shows while she got only movies. He discusses the ongoing problems with the car.

GLC09414.1096

25 May 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes he has to get to bed very early as he is going to be out on the range tomorrow. He says the crossword puzzle he worked on with Jack last night didn't go as well as the first one.

GLC09414.1097

26 May 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe spent the day on the range and was unable to complete the crossword puzzle he worked on with Jack.

GLC09414.1098

28 May 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes about a party the night before but says it wasn't much of anything. He remembers being in Stony Point with Sylvia, Davy, Lil and Jay

GLC09414.1099