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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.0766 Author/Creator: Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988 Place Written: Fort Lewis, Washington Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 September 1943 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 16 cm, Width: 25 cm Order a Copy

Moe says he is overwhelmed by all the things Sylvia sent him, and will have to have a party when the lights are out. Moe responds to her letter, he believes that cousin Marian will be sensible about not having children. He also says he didn't know that Alvin was sent to North Carolina.

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

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