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Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988) to Sylvia Weiner

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.0732 Author/Creator: Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988) Place Written: Chicago, IL Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 June 1943 Pagination: 2 p. ; 14 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

Moe keeps Sylvia up to date on his journey. He had dinner with Harry the night before, and Harry wanted to know if anyone spoke Russian. It turned out that their waitress did. Moe hopes his short time home has been a comfort to her.

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

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