Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988 to Sylvia Weiner
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.0781 Author/Creator: Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988 Place Written: Fort Lewis, Washington Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 September 1943 Pagination: 8 p. : envelope ; 15 x 22.5 cm. Order a Copy
Moe tells the story of a man called into the army whose wife was pregnant. He wanted to keep his first baby a secret so he had the hospital authorities inform him in code. He also realizes that he and Sylvia were playing the same game at the same time and sees this as proof of their affinity.
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