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to Sylvia Weiner

Dave is glad Sylvia got to visit Moe in Washington. He writes that he hasn't written Mad in a while but wishes he could see her. He says that at the end of the summer Rose and the kids will go back to Brooklyn. He also asks after Sylvia's health.

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4 postcards of landmarks in Washington State

four postcards that include Mount Rainier, Mount Saint Helens, Columbia River and the Grand Coulee Dam

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to Sylvia and Mad

Miriam's business card wishing Sylvia and Mad a happy new year in English and Hebrew.

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Card for Motel Fountaine

Advertisement card for Motel Fountaine in Tacoma Washington. It is most likely a place where Moe stayed on one of his nights in town while training in Fort Lewis. The card features a print of motel and surrounding area.

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Sex Hygiene and Venereal Disease

A pamphlet issued by the War Department that gives facts and advice about sexual hygiene and venereal diseases.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Frank apologizes for not being able to write sooner because he has been so busy, sometimes working twice a day and travelling for 8 hours at a time. He says he will write to Moe over the weekend.

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to Moe Weiner

James Doyle writes from North Africa, saying that the treatment is very good there. They have excellent rations and the champagne is very good. He brags throughout the whole letter.

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to Mad

Moe is glad that Mad and Sylvia have been able to find a place for her and that she now accepts the situation. He writes that Dave didn't really love her but, Ben seems like a grand guy. He also claims that he is very sympathetic toward Sam, even...

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to Mad

Ben begins with a drawing of three interlocking circles. He writes that they represent the people in the office. The first is for "ferocious females," the second for "4 f'ers," and the third is for the "rest of us that have become trapeze artists...

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to Moe and Sylvia

The unknown author says they are glad to have finally heard from both Moe and Sylvia. the write that Pop went to stay with Pepi for a while to get away from Mom. Also Adele and her boyfriend broke up, and Bernie and Francis gave birth to a baby boy.

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to Mad and Ben

Sylvia is writing from writing from Ft. Lewis. She says she is glad the refrigerator got fixed., and wishes she could take it home along with the cabin (illustrates this in pictures). She also writes that Moe is more reserved than usual, but expects...

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to Sylvia Weiner

Sylvia's father writes that Alvin was able to get a flight home. He is already flying solo. Her father is glad to hear Sylvia's trip was pleasant. He also reports that Mother has stomach problems

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to Moe and Sylvia Weiner

Hy says he is glad to finally hear from them. He writes that he is fully recovered from the poison ivy, but has had some sinus troubles. He also reports that his wife writes him every day.

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to Moe and Sylvia Weiner

Mad reports that she heard that Alvin is seeing a girl named Sybil. She thinks it must be so ideal where Sylvia is with Moe, she is dying for more news from them. She also mentions Marge and Joe and David.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Sylvia's mother writes that she is happy to hear that Sylvia is well and Moe is looking good. She also reports that Alvin was home for 30 hours.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Sam writes that he hopes he is not late in writing he just got their address from Sarah. He says he has received Sylvia's letter in which she described her wonderful week. He also comments on how the adjustment of separation is something they both...

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to Sylvia Weiner

Marge writes that Joe has lost his job but they are not worried because he has plenty of contacts. She also writes that Adele has been scratching herself since her breaking up with her boyfriend.

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to Sylvia and Moe

Alvin writes that he has finished flying. He compares flying to driving a car and then points out the differences.

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Listing of men of the Salvage Repair company

This is a list of men by row in a photo which is not included.

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to Moe Weiner

Mad asks Moe to write or wire immediately because she has not heard from Sylvia in a week, and needs to know when her train is coming in.

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to Moe Weiner

James Doyle mentions Archie who expects to get a furlough soon. He also writes that Bea returned to Brooklyn after visiting her sick mother.

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to Moe Weiner

Doyle asks if Moe knows anything about Archie's whereabouts. He mentions that he was BC mess officer but is now on company duty.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Joe asks Sylvia how it feels to be back in New York. He writes that Moe is sergeant now so he doesn't have any real work. He refers to a time when she was visiting and Moe was on K.P, so he kept her company in the service club. He mentions one of his...

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to Sylvia Weiner

Joe describes a picnic that he went on with Moe and Frank. He claims he is jealous that Moe doesn't get stuck with lousy detail work anymore because he is a sergeant, but also writes that he would rather work under him than any other guy.

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to Sylvia and Mad

Alvin describes the surrounding town and some of his fellow soldiers. He also talks about a girl he likes, and closes with a poem about how the army has made a man of him.

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