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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.0078 Author/Creator: Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008 Place Written: Brooklyn, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa August 1943 Pagination: 5 p. : Height: 18 cm, Width: 13.5 cm Order a Copy

Sylvia says getting his letters always makes her feel better; but if he doesn't have the time, two letters a week is enough. Says she is feeling better and back to her old self. Comments on how Moe is now in charge of waking the other soldiers up. Says how much her sister helps her with laundry and other chores around the house. Ends the letter with a lipstick kiss.

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

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