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Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008 to Morris "Moe" Weiner

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.0064 Author/Creator: Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008 Place Written: Brooklyn, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 June 1943 Pagination: 6 p. : Height: 18.5 cm, Width: 13.5 cm Order a Copy

Sylvia enjoyed re-reading his last letter that summed up Salem, Oregon and talked about his new adventure at Fort Lewis. She tried to get a new pair of shoes, needed 17 ration coupons for them. Asks about the weather in Washington [State] where he is now stationed. Went to the movies saw "Hangmen Also Die" and a Laurel and Hardy Picture.

Weiner, Morris "Moe," 1909-1988
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

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