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20 November 1862
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
He describes a skirmish across the Rappahanock. He reports that he received the valise with all the items he requested and requests more items like a coat and boots.
GLC07705.115
27 November 1862
He talks about the the threat of destruction toward Fredricksburg unless the Rebels surrender it but as of yet the city is left untouched. he mentions Mr. Whitaker.
GLC07705.116
December 1, 1862
Fredricksburg remains in possession of the Rebels and he hopes they will stay where they are for the next few days. He expects the Paymaster soon. The latest General Orders praises the 9th.
GLC07705.117
December 6, 1862
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
10 December 1862
They are ordered to cook three days rations and to cross the Fredricksburg river. He discusses his payment details.
GLC07705.119
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
20 July 1944
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
Sylvia had lunch with Ruth, who went to see her father.
GLC09414.0328
21 July 1944
Sylvia met with her father's psychiatrist, she reports that he is a great guy.
GLC09414.0329
1929-1945
Sylvia arrived home exhausted, she walked along sheepshead bay that day.
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22 July 1944
Sylvia visited Hy and Ann in their new apartment.
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23 July 1944
Sylvia describes her breakfast in great detail, as well as a day at the beach with friends.
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24 July 1944
Sylvia responds to three letters she has just received from Moe.
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25 July 1944
Sylvia reports the news that she hears on the radio.
GLC09414.0334
26 July 1944
Sylvia questions why the last letter she has received from Moe is dated six days ago.
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27 July 1944
Sylvia reports that her father has gotten worse, Joe is still in the hospital and Pop is still working.
GLC09414.0336
28 July 1944
Sylvia discusses the books they are reading, and a conversation she had with Olga about Marty.
GLC09414.0337
29 July 1944
Sylvia tells Moe how much she misses him. She also mentions sleeping at her mothers, and talking to her mom about Mads pregnancy.
GLC09414.0338
30 July 1944
Sylvia mentions Ruth and Sammy B., talks of bookkeeping and filing.
GLC09414.0339
31 July 1944
Sylvia mentions a Lillian R. and her parents.
GLC09414.0340
1 August 1944
Sylvia reports that no matter what they do, her father doesn't seem to be improving.
GLC09414.0341
4 August 1944
Sylvia answers the letters she has received from Moe in order.
GLC09414.0342
Sylvia describes a movie she saw, mentions Pepi, Adele, Ann, and parents.
GLC09414.0343
5 August 1944
Sylvia reports that her father has had more "spells", mentions Hy.
GLC09414.0344
7 August 1944
This letter features stick figures showing the events of Sylvia's day.
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8 August 1944
Sylvia talks of politics from America to Europe, including Russia's role in the war.
GLC09414.0346
9 August 1944
Sylvia writes that she received four letters from Moe. She also discusses saving money, mentions Esther, Max and Sammy Beeker.
GLC09414.0347
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