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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.1406 Author/Creator: Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988 Place Written: France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 May 1945 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 15 cm, Width: 23 cm Order a Copy

Moe says he went to the opera to see Madame Butterfly. He writes that it was the best thing they've seen yet. He also had cake and ice cream. He says he is very appreciative of all the moving Sylvia has done on her own.

Weiner, Morris "Moe," 1909-1988

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