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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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to Sylvia Weiner

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

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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

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe decided to have a picnic supper with the boys. He also mentions wanting to have a real shower, and Frank Polgar.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reminds Sylvia that it is the thirteenth anniversary of their first date. He also writes that by now it is as natural for him to live this way just as it was to have all the comforts of home.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reassures Sylvia that his life is not tough. He is glad that Sarah F.'s husband is coming home. He is also glad she has found the ability to relax, but warns her not to go back to her old ways again once she is feeling better.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe remarks that the weather is unpredictable. He discusses movies and plays, and asks Sylvia to send hair tonic.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe had to wait a few days to receive any mail. He says throughout all the trips he has taken, there has been one thought on his mind: if only he could share the experience with Sylvia. He also mentions Renee.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe feels badly about the scene with Mom since the blow up with Mom and Sylvia. He feels bad for Dad because Dukie left. He says home must be a pretty sad place now.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe returned home from his first Sunday out in four weeks. He says he will describe his outing tomorrow when he will write at greater length.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went into town with Jack. He is very close to Rome, and saw many varieties of roses, visited a cathedral and went to a movie. He chastises Sylvia for keeping late hours again.

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