January 26, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe refers to a little axe he keeps in his room for chopping wood and breaking up coal, that was taken from their room.

GLC09414.0961

January 26, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe mentions sending some pictures of himself and others.

GLC09414.0962

January 26, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe discusses his savings allotment and wants to get it annulled but there is too much red tape.

GLC09414.0963

January 26, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is glad that Marge and Joe have gone to the country for a rest. He describes the barracks in which there are three other soldiers writing letters.

GLC09414.0964

January 26, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe comments that the dinner he ate reminded him of home. He reports the weather has turned damp.

GLC09414.0965

January 27, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe thanks Ben for successfully acquiring film for him.

GLC09414.0966

January 28, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe just bought a new fountain pen. He also mentions that the whole platoon is confined for a week because they didn't pass inspection.

GLC09414.0967

January 28, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes Sylvia a poem in anticipation of Valentine's Day.

GLC09414.0968

January 29, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe had his late night snack with Joe and Marty and played gin rummy.

GLC09414.0969

January 29, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes a visit to a place in Scotland known for its woolens, especially tweeds.

GLC09414.0970

January 29, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is writing in the orderly tent. The weather is getting less damp.

GLC09414.0971

January 29, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe refers to previous letters in which Sylvia talks about Ben working 28 days, he also says he laughed at the story about Paul C. and the toothpicks.

GLC09414.0972

January 30, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe tried to sleep in on a Sunday but there were too many soldiers in the barracks, he woke up to find two letters from Sylvia. He is very sorry for Blanche, whose 2nd baby died.

GLC09414.0973

January 31, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe wonders how a letter from Archie reached him so quickly from India, and says he thinks Dave and Lil should visit Sylvia. He notes that she must not have received his request for money yet.

GLC09414.0974

January 31, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe asks about Ann and Mac, saying he is glad they have toned down their political views.

GLC09414.0975

February 1, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe ate too much spaghetti for dinner but laments that there was no wine.

GLC09414.0976

February 2, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe complains that the newspapers don't cover anything in detail.

GLC09414.0977

February 3, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe comments that he read a great book called "Ministry of Fear."

GLC09414.0978

February 4, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe comments that they posed for pictures to commemorate the first anniversary of the company's activation in the morning.

GLC09414.0979

February 5, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe received a package from Eddie that included cookies. He complains that there is still no mail from Sylvia.

GLC09414.0980

February 6, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe responds to Sylvia's question about English girls. He reports the only girls he has met are WAAFs or Wrens or women in service. He reports that there are more British women enrolled than Americans.

GLC09414.0981

February 13, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes more of London. He has been hanging out with another soldier who recommended some good restaurants., and introduced him to a Mrs. Malcolm who used to run a Red Cross show.

GLC09414.0984

February 14, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe wished her a happy valentine's day and mentions that he went to a live performance of Beethoven. Afterwards he enjoyed a high tea and met up with Mrs. Malcolm again.

GLC09414.0985

February 15, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to a movie called "North Star" and enjoyed it immensely. He comments that he likes London a lot. He says it is his favorite city next to New York.

GLC09414.0986

February 15, 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Now that Moe is back from furlough, it seems like he was never away, as though his time in London happened to someone else.

GLC09414.0987