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to Sylvia Weiner
February 25, 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
Moe received the package Sylvia sent and also received his second copy of Bernie's Bugle.
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February 28, 1944
Moe reports that instead of cleaning the trailer today, they did some drilling.
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February 26, 1944
Moe acknowledges that Sylvia has grown immensely since he has left, and has developed her own interests. He also talks about how the movies they get are all old.
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February 27, 1944
Moe just returned from Winchester where he took two fellow soldiers and acted as a guide this time. Upon his return, received a letter from Hilda Selm. He also reports meeting a friendly Englishman in a cathedral.
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February 29, 1944
Moe has been enjoying the chocolates Sylvia sent and the latest issues of PM.
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Moe went to town where he discovered a fish and chips shop, where he ate and then caught the last bus home.
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Moe details his plans to go to the camp movie tonight.
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Moe remarks that it is Mae Raphael's birthday and asks if Sylvia ever hears from the Raphaels.
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1 March 1944
Moe describes how bright the moon was last night and is looking forward to the start of Spring.
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Moe advises Sylvia to write more v letters as her air mail is now coming by boat.
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2 March 1944
Moe is glad Mad and Ben had a good time in the country. He says Sylvia's work with the Selective Service Board sounds harder than being in the army. Moe tells her not to send any more money.
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3 March 1944
Moe talks about the food he's been eating lately and what time the sun has been setting. He heard from Hilda again but hasn't figured out how to meet yet.
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4 March 1944
Moe writes that they failed inspection and are confined to camp again, but he wasn't planning to go anywhere anyway. He writes that the mail is coming regularly.
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5 March 1944
Today marks the one year anniversary of when Moe had to leave Sylvia. As he looks back over the past year, he hopes that the next year will be the last.
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Moe says that today was a harbinger of Spring, and they played soft ball.
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Moe wrote a "blue" letter today, but thinking it would be too objective and dispassionate decided it would be better to wait for Sylvia's comments.
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6 March 1944
Moe inquires after Bess and thanks Sylvia for her poem. He also thanks her for the money order and is glad his mom will set aside money for his civilian clothes. He also asks to be included in whatever she decides to do for Mother's Day and Father's...
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7 March 1944
Moe just got in from playing softball., he asks Sylvia if she has been looking at the moon. He inquiries about Joe and expresses a longing to visit Ben Weinstein in the hospital and meet with Harry Kramer.
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8 March 1944
Moe reminisces about all the great meals they have had together. He inquires after Bill, and warns Sylvia not to send more than $20 a month. He also thanks her for Herman Stein's address.
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9 March 1944
Moe is missing his classical music. All the boys want to listen to is "hot music." He inquiries about Sam Beekman and wrote to Herman Stein
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10 March 1944
Moe mentions that an army nurse he knows wants to get her uniform altered and this reminds him of Sylvia getting Pap to alter her suits on Sunday evenings.
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11 March 1944
Moe has finally passed inspection, he can't wait to go to town.
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12 March 1944
Moe describes his weekend in Salisbury. He provides elaborate description of the hotel and of Stonehenge. An article on Stonehenge is included.
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March 13, 1944
Moe went to London again and contacted Mrs. Malcolm and thanked her for her previous hospitality. He also saw a play called "The Lisbon Story."
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March 14, 1944
Moe describes more of his weekend in London. He went to Piccadilly Circus, the wax museum, etc. He missed Sylvia whenever they went to a nice restaurant.
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