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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe notes that it is Columbus day today and a year ago they began their journey which led to their present location. He refers to the election year and says the voter himself is to blame for the present state of affairs

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe bought Sylvia a few gifts and they should reach her in a few weeks. He says he began to wear glasses at fourteen and that David's eyes follow the same pattern his did.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is currently reading "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn." He also mentions that he knows that his parents want to give him something and knowing they may deny themselves of something makes him feel humble.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe revealed for the first time that he was in Scotland before he went to England. He is glad his father is able to do some work, but hopes he doesn't overexert himself.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he went to the dentist. He also notes that they were issued overcoats.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe played poker with the boys. He also criticizes modern hats, and describes how heels with high platforms are made when leather is scarce.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he went to see a play which he described as "not bad." One of the boys asked Moe to tell Sylvia to send a few pictures to his mother. Six photograph negatives are enclosed.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe began working shifts again. He received a copy of Bernie's Bugle which brought him up to date on all the news. He also writes they've begun to get fancy in the mess hall.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe hopes Sylvia is now used to the idea of being alone. He asks her to talk to Olga about all the negatives they have been sent and see if anything is missing.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe retrieved an ID bracelet he'd left at a jeweler's to be fitted. Then went over some film he had developed with the boys. He assures Sylvia he hasn't got religious in spite of regular attendance at services.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe passed around photos with the boys. After ruminating over photos, he writes that he's glad Sylvia has decided to take a vacation but wants to know if it is because she has been feeling ill.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is preparing for a big cleaning as inspection is coming up the next day. Around ten, that night they decided to play poker. He comments on Sylvia knitting socks, telling her she needs to practice.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe talks about who will have an easier time going home, an older or younger man. On one hand, the older man has a hard time because he will find it difficult to get back to his old life because he is simply too old to go back. The younger man has no...

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reminded Sylvia of Marge's anniversary and David's birthday. He says he is glad she took her vacation. He also refers to the importance of the upcoming election.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe continued to set up the stove, and worked on the shower installation. He also worked on a puzzle Sylvia sent and started to read the solution before he knew what it was.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe received a letter from Esme, the girl from the family in England that hosted him and Jack. He refers to a Sid they know who is devoted to the black market. Moe is pleased that her mother has taken responsibility for making sure her father is as...

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has received two packages of food; one from Sylvia and one from Adele. He says he doesn't understand why there is a shortage of cigarettes both at home and overseas. He also says he had the boys make him a new camera case.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to town with the boys in search of some cognac but no place had it. He stopped in a cafe where a group of officers sat near them drinking champagne and singing. He also reacts to the news that Bess has been ill.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe received a letter from Marge. He is glad that Joe's condition has improved, and is very surprised that his uncle Irving has the same affliction as her father.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that someone tried to light a fire in the stove and it broke down. He apologizes for the short letters he has been writing lately, and reacts to the news that Lil is pregnant.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he is following the election closely. He got his hair cut and went to town where they bought some cognac and searched for good perfume.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe said he is very happy about the election results. He recalls a number of memories about their early years, and some of the difficulties they experienced.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe indulges in more memories of the trips they've taken together. He also writes that he loves Sylvia more now than when they were first married.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he is planning to see a movie. He also says he played four-handed casino. He thanks Sylvia for a package she sent, and writes she will be good to have around next time their car breaks down as she has gotten quite good at diagnosing...

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe notes that it is Armistice Day. He mentions the cigarette shortage again, and notes that Sylvia seems to be experiencing a famine where mail is concerned. Marge has sent him a carton of cigarettes but he thinks it will be a long time in coming.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe remarks that when he talked of moving again he meant it would be a very small move, possibly from one town to another. He says he is happy that Sylvia has accepted the fact that a quick homecoming is not to be.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he received a package of salami from his mother, and shared it with the boys by making sandwiches.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that the French grammar book he has is very good. He also mentions receiving a copy of the Bugle, and refers to "poor Artie."

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that they must be preparing for a harsh winter. He assures Sylvia that the mention of hot fudge sundaes doesn't make his mouth water, because he has had ice cream several times in the last two weeks.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has heard from Davy who says Lil is coming along in her pregnancy. He also heard from the family that hosted him in England, and from Bess. This letter seems to be missing pages.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he attempted to do some shopping with Jack but came back empty-handed. He received some strudel from his mother which he shared. He also reports that he must prepare for an inspection tomorrow.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that one of the boys came back from being in Paris for a couple of days. He says everyone wants to go there. He also heard that Olga is taking an apartment for herself.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes complaining about one of his jobs which consists of looking over the garbage cans in the mess hall to make sure they don't throw away any edible food. He says he saw a pretty sunrise.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he is still in need of cigarettes. He says he enjoyed reading about the rally at Madison Square Garden. He also sympathizes with all the problems Sylvia has with the ration board, and says some of the boys act like they will go mad without...

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he went to the symphony. He describes music as one of their bonds.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went looking for Christmas cards, then saw a movie. He complains about how slow the mail is, and says he will have a snack before going to bed.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to a track meet at the municipal stadium, then watched a French motor bike race.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe received a letter from Bess in which she told him she was in the country recuperating from an illness he was previously unaware of. He believes that Alvin has matured in the army having experienced things he never would have as a civilian.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe doesn't understand why the mail is so slow getting to Sylvia when it arrives on time to him. He ponders where he will go that evening, and discusses the black market.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to see a film about a dog, he could barely tolerate it. He also says one of the fellows, Irwin Levin, went to Paris for a week to take a class and was full of stories.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe just received word that he will be going to Glasgow, Scotland to take some courses.

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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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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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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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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.

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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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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...

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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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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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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...

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