18 July 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes the trip to Luxembourg. He says the people are a mixture of French, German and a little bit of Celtic.

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19 July 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he finally saw a good movie. He writes that the service forces are the ones the army seems most concerned about. He also says that combat men will all be redeployed via the states and so forth.

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20 July 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to the movies with Abe and Jack, they then had ice cream and cokes. He says he sympathizes with Sylvia on the slowness of the mail, and congratulates her on her new pen.

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22 July 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe and the boys wandered around trying to find something to do but kept meeting with disappointment. They went back to the barracks to find Abe and Sam had opened a bottle of gin.

GLC09414.1457

23 July 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe thanks Sylvia for the picture of Mad and Ben and Daniel. He also reacts to the news of Ben selling his car, and asks Sylvia to have Alvin take some pictures of her to send to him.

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24 July 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that the company is having a dance and party tonight but that he will head into town. He asks Sylvia what she thinks of the Dodgers these days. He also reacts to Mad's trying to teach an Italian girl to play baseball before she could speak English.

GLC09414.1459

25 July 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe watched a training film on the Chinese-Japanese conflict. He says he ended up going to the dance after all, and he says the boys drank a lot that evening. He also inquires after Sylvia's father.

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26 July 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is glad Sylvia's father has been feeling better. He is aware that her parents had been shopping for a ring for Sybil. He says he is glad that she is back to her 5 o' clock quitting time at work.

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27 July 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe began listening to the news for the first time since V.E. Day. He learned that England is taking a change in direction and getting more in step with the other nations. He also learned that for the first time since the war, Japan is willing to talk peace.

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28 July 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe sent Sylvia a package with some silk cut in triangular pieces. He says he received her letter about going to Coney Island on a crowded day. He cannot imagine the crowds even though everything in the army is done in crowds.

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29 July 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe and Marty got into a big discussion about what they would do in a typical day if they weren't in the army. He also went to the movies. Moe is also glad Sylvia likes the bracelet he sent.

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30 July 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he is tired of seeing bad movies. He mentions that he is sad that Jack is being transferred out of the company. he also received a letter from Jimmie who is still in Italy.

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31 July 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe said he was unable to go to Glasgow after all. He attended the circus near the champagne factory, and writes that Sylvia should have learned sewing sooner.

GLC09414.1466

3 August 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that Sam Passes got a transfer out of the outfit into Germany. He and the boys plan to have a "devilish" celebration since both Sam and Jack are leaving.

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2 August 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe saw "Arsenic and Old Lace," and played ping pong. He writes that Sam Finestone is taking advantage of the G.I Bill and is taking classes at the New York School.

GLC09414.1468

4 August 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went out with the boys. They found a cafe and ate and drank. Afterwards they went to a park where a lieutenant stopped by and struck up a conversation.

GLC09414.1469

5 August 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went out with Marty and Jack again. Otherwise he did not do much. had a few cakes, and then sat and talked, enjoying the weather.

GLC09414.1470

6 August 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that the company made a little move. There are better accommodations here, better than any they've had so far. He says he has loved Sylvia's recent letters as they really made him feel better.

GLC09414.1471

7 August 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that they have lifted the censorship for the time being and he can write a little more freely. He says he has started playing gin rummy again, and discusses the ongoing problems with the car.

GLC09414.1472

8 August 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe will be seeing Jack tomorrow. He discusses the pros and cons of the atomic bomb. He also says he is glad that Alvin is flying home, and asks after Olga.

GLC09414.1473

9 August 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe just heard the news that Russia will be entering the war. With their entry and the atomic bomb, it is a dead certainty the war will end soon.

GLC09414.1474

10 August 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he is anticipating the end of the war. It has been raining for 13 hours now. Written at Camp Boston

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11 August 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is awaiting the official announcement for acceptance of Japan's surrender. He went to Reims on Thursday night. He is also very glad Sylvia met up with Alvin. Written at Camp Boston

GLC09414.1476

12 August 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe discusses the possibility of moving into a bungalow like Mad, he is not too keen on the idea. He had a snack with the boys, and wonders what Alvin's position is now the war is so close to finishing. Written at Camp Boston

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13 August 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has been taking a world history test for the past few hours. He notes that it is 22 months since he left the states. Marty was invited to be an interpreter for the purchase of champagne, he invited Moe to go with him. Written at Camp Boston

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