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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.0714 Author/Creator: Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988 Place Written: Salem, OR Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 May 1943 Pagination: 10 p. : Height: 14 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Moe's roommates are on a date so he is free to write to Sylvia. He said they have not yet given out ratings in their platoon, but when they do he hopes he will be made a T-4. He believes more soldiers should be educated as to what this war is about.

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

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