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31 December 1943
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe and the boys have decided to go to town for New Year's eve. Last New Year's was spent at home and he knew civilian life was to be short-lived.
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Moe responds to Sylvia's letter, and comments on whether he brings home some anglicisms upon how much he has assimilated., saying a few might remain but most will fall by the wayside. He asks her to please send some newspapers.
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Moe agrees with Sylvia that the war is pointing toward the end. He reassures her that he is in no danger. He and the boys decided to have a party at home after all, after first having a few beers in town.
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1 January 1944
Moe writes of how the separation has only made their relationship stronger. They are now in each other's thoughts more than ever. He jokes that the censor will have a hard time with his letters. He wants to know more about Sylvia's selective service...
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Moe asks Sylvia to think back to New Year's Day 1937 when Chiang Kai-Shek was kidnapped. No one knew that later that year the war with Japan would start. It was "one of the unexpected milestones" to war and to his being there.
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Moe writes they had another big turkey dinner for New Year's Day. He says the food is better here than it was in the States, and that he has written a long letter he hopes will reach her soon.
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Moe lost a gin game to Martin, then listed to a radio broadcast of an Orange Bowl game. The game reminded him of all the New Year's Days they have spent together.
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2 January 1944
Moe thanks Sylvia for the "grand" package she has sent him. However he reiterates that he does not need things like soap or shaving cream, they get enough of that already.
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Moe tried Chinese food in England and said it wasn't very good, but this may be because it was late. He tells Sylvia he does not need any v-mail because the army supplies all he needs. He is concerned about what the mechanic told her about the car...
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3 January 1944
Moe forgot to mention that Jack's mother sent him strudel which he contributed to the New Year's Eve party. He writes that there doesn't seem to be any way to return Sylvia's letters but he has hung on to them since the beginning.
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4 January 1944
Moe remembers Mad's birthday and wishes her well. He received a letter from Jim telling him that Bea's mother died. He urges Sylvia to go see her.
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Moe asks about Sylvia's cold. He asks if she stayed home at any point. He said the list of telephone calls she included in her letter sounded just like a typical Sunday afternoon except the people used to actually come over.
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Moe didn't think "Connecticut Yankee" would have that effect on Sylvia. He can't believe it made her cry. The rest of the letter is not clear.
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5 January 1944
Moe experienced his first really cold morning in England, then watched the sunrise, which he described as a source of wonder and enjoyment.
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Moe informs Sylvia that she may not hear from him for a couple of days because he and Marty are taking a little vacation. He can't wait to sleep between sheets.
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7 January 1944
Moe had two wonderful days. But can't begin to talk about it right now, he will begin to write over the weekend.
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9 January 1944
Moe responds to Sylvia's letters, one of which mentions the possibility of Sylvia going to the country and he urges her to go. He tells her that the English Christmas spirit left much to be desired, the war saw to that.
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Moe responds to Sylvia's description of a Christmas shopping trip. He is reminded of all the times they went Christmas shopping together and how tiring it was.
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8 January 1944
Moe promises to devote a great deal of time writing to Sylvia soon. He will tell her all about his trip to Winchester in his next letter.
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Moe explains that they will have two weeks of day work and then two weeks of night work. He also repeats the advice he gave Sylvia earlier about joining the Red Cross: do whatever you feel best.
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Moe tells Sylvia once again that she must decide for herself if she wants to join the Red Cross. He writes also that he is glad his parents liked the gifts she bought them.
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Moe writes that it is very tough to get a drink in England because they run out fast and will stop selling for the night. He also responds to a letter that mentions his anniversary letter to Sylvia, and he is so glad she received it.
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Moe is sorry to hear that their favorite restaurant has gone downhill. He was already aware of Joe's return to Brooklyn, but Marge writes he can't do much because he lacks strength.
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Moe writes that all the questions Sylvia asks in her most recent letters he has already answered within the last two weeks and he won't answer them again.
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Moe responds to Sylvia's letters saying that he is glad that Alvin came home on furlough. He also writes excitedly about Sybil coming in from Buffalo. He is very glad Sylvia went out to the country, but doesn't understand why she chose that...
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Moe describes his recent trip with Marty, calling it The Winchester Adventure. Moe mentions the basic history of the city, and seeing a statue of King Alfred, the cathedral. Winchester College, etc.
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Moe reminds Sylvia of New Year's 1937 when they had a big party and woke up with hangovers. Later that day they had a steak dinner and everything was alright.
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Moe and the boys have decided to take a walk through the countryside.
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Moe returned home to find another letter from Sylvia. He actually has time to write her a detailed letter.
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10 January 1944
Moe has written a second installment of the Winchester Adventure. In this letter he describes Westgate Tower, the castle, the Church of St. Cross, the city museum, etc. He also mentions that later that day they had tea at a charming cafe.
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Moe responds to Sylvia's letters saying that yes, he remembers Miller's Pharmacy and how she hated to go up the hill to get to it. He encourages her to do it anyway. He is also glad she mentioned the mountain on route 52 and remembered how they...
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11 January 1944
Moe is overwhelmed but the amount of letters he has received from Sylvia but promises to answer them all.
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Moe finally reached Sylvia's letter in which she describes being in the country. He learns that his cousin Ben is there, and he thinks Ruth K. is a good roommate for her.
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12 January 1944
Moe writes that it seems Sylvia is seeing loads of people they met in previous years.
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13 January 1944
to Mr. and Mrs. J. Weiner
Moe asks his parents to send Sylvia a bouquet of flowers for Valentine's Day with the poem he has written at the bottom.
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Moe acknowledges that Sylvia went to Frank's show. Hearing about him and Lil and Hy makes him feel at home.
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Moe promises to buy Sylvia new ice skates.
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Moe mentions that he signed the payroll today and there were deductions. He asks Sylvia to send money to tide him over. He asks her if she has received any money herself.
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Moe describes what it is like to ask for directions in England.
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Moe mentions the multitude of crows in England.
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Moe asks for more film and asks Sylvia to be patient if he sends pictures because they must first go to the censor.
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14 January 1944
Moe reports that he and Marty shared some food Olga had sent and that he received some candy from his mother.
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15 January 1944
Moe reports that he is staying at camp for the weekend as he doesn't feel like going into town.
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16 January 1944
Moe reports that he slept late on Sunday and that they had chocolate ice cream for dessert that evening.
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Moe inquires after Dave as he hasn't been responding to letters.
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Moe reminisces about the Sundays they have spent together.
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Moe talks about the young soldiers who miss home and are too young to know what love is really all about.
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Moe hints that it's time to ask for groceries. He says he brought along a book of poems to keep him company.
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18 January 1944
Moe remembers listening to Benny Goodman and others with Sylvia. He tells her to play her records and dance.
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17 January 1944
Moe responds to letters, reminiscing about the book they read at El Rancho and comments that he liked Sylvia's joke.
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