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16 March 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
As Moe writes he listens to Beethoven's Fifth on the radio. It reminds him of Sylvia.
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17 March 1944
Moe mentions Eddie's and his ongoing problems. He also mentions Sam, and that he wrote to Hilda but hasn't heard back. He asks how Sylvia's father is doing in Florida. He notes the use of fire bombs in the current raids.
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18 March 1944
Moe just got to their new camp, he notes that he will have a chance to explore the town tomorrow.
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19 March 1944
Moe describes the English barracks that are so good as to include a fireplace. He says Sylvia's job is definitely interesting and he enjoyed hearing about her Chinese clients. He hopes she has received the snuff box he sent by now.
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20 March 1944
Moe explored the new town, and went to the movies. In response to Sylvia's complaints about women who have husbands at home he copied a poem from "Punch" on the subject.
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21 March 1944
Moe describes two films he recently saw. He comments on his belief that Sylvia's nephew, David could be a musical prodigy.
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22 March 1944
Moe refers to an article in Life magazine that shows pictures of service men saying goodbye to their women. He is plagued by memories and tortuous thoughts. He compares his working nights to the terrible hours Sylvia keeps.
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23 March 1944
Moe plans to go out pubbing with the boys but complains that his friend Marty seems to have an opposite schedule from him lately.
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24 March 1944
Moe describes his evening out at the Ship Hotel where they drank in the lounge. He talks about the bracelet he has sent Sylvia. He also mentions that he hears from Jimmie from time to time.
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25 March 1944
Moe notes that this is the longest time he's ever gone without hearing from Sylvia.
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