20 October 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes a quick missive to let Sylvia know he has arrived safely and that he hopes she is not taking his arrival overseas too badly.

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21 October 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he likes what he has seen so far and wishes he could share the experience with Sylvia. He also asks after Joe.

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21 October 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe thinks Dad would be interested to know he attended services. He says he hasn't been out of camp yet, but that once he has he will describe everything.

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25 October 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe apologizes for not writing earlier as he been too busy playing Gin Rummy and doing small tasks. He says he has been to a movie and a variety show so far.

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25 October 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is finally able to tell Sylvia that he is now in England. He notes that Marty received a letter from Olga and he was a little jealous but knows mail from her is forthcoming. He says she would love England.

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26 October 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe visualizes an autumn evening at home with Sylvia. He says he and Marty watch each other write letters to see who writes more.

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27 October 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe sent Sylvia a cable telling her he arrived safely. He declares that he will be worried until he hears from her, and hopes that she is not taking things too badly.

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28 October 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he and Marty are going to have a beer, and that he is still upset that he hasn't received a letter from Sylvia yet.

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31 October 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe apologizes for not writing Sylvia as much as he has been getting acquainted with England at government expense. He is still anxiously waiting for mail from her.

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1 November 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that it feels strange to keep writing Sylvia without having received any mail from her. He reports that gin game continues to go on with Marty.

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2 November 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe finally visited town with his fellow soldiers. He went to Gloucester and Salisbury and stayed in a hotel dating back to Richard II. He also visited cathedrals and promises that they will experience it together one day.

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2 November 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is very happy because he finally received some letters from Sylvia. He will properly answer them later, he is disappointed that Joe is not making much progress.

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3 November 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe responds to Sylvia's letters. He discusses the fact that Ben has not been transferred to sea duty yet. He thinks it funny that she assumed he would be sea sick on the way over. He thinks Sammy B. must be getting money from somewhere as he is doing nothing. Talks about gasoline rations. He tells her it is her choice whether she takes the investigator job.

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4 November 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe recounts a funny story in which he and Marty went out to dinner. He ordered veal milanese only to discover that under the cheese and tomato sauce there is fish instead of veal.

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5 November 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe recounts an incident in which he and Marty went to a teashop and met a very pleasant English lady with whom they discussed world events. He also responded to one of Sylvia's letters. He agrees that her latest suit must suit her very well.

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6 November 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe asks after Hy and Ann. He also talks about the ongoing gin game that will be settled on payday.

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8 November 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe dropped his watch the other day and does not know how he will get it fixed. He received a letter from Jim the other day from Africa.

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9 November 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he cannot seem to complete the day without talking to Sylvia. He mentions that he has been feeling in the "doldrums" lately.

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9 November 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he and Marty just went to [the name of the place has been blacked out] and had a lovely stay. The hotel was nice. They had kippers for breakfast which reminded him of Sunday mornings with Sylvia. He also asks if she has had any word from Archie.

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10 November 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has just been to the movies to see a Betty Grable film. He says most of the films showing are American because the English ones are not very good.

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11 November 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he can tell from Sylvia's previous letter that she is very upset. He understands how hard it is because they've had twelve years together and worries about her. He mentions that he received fourteen letters from her.

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11 November 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that Sylvia should type all her letters as he has to strain to read them. He requests that she send him some sweets.

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11 November 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe thanks Sylvia for trying to find contacts for him in Italy. He hears a song that reminds him of her while out with Marty. He tells her to thank all their friends who inquired about him.

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12 November 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to a dance and met a British intellectual. She was a WAAF and they discussed the problem of Germany. She told him about her fiancé, a Polish flier she is absolutely crazy about.

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13 November 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes a short account of a typical day, from 2 to 4 he rests, then has dinner, he returns at about 6 and writes a letter or two and then plays gin with Marty. From 10:30 until 6:30 am he works.

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