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23 May 1945
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe describes more of the early days in England. He writes that he likes English people but not their government.
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24 May 1945
Moe names the event in 1931 that precipitated the war. He says that the only thing that has changed is that their love has grown stronger. HE also mentions seeing a play that night (Anything Goes), and playing ping pong.
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25 May 1945
Moe really likes the lighter Sylvia sent. He reports that he saw a movie with Jack and then played ping pong. He also reminisces some more over time spent in England.
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26 May 1945
Moe learned Sylvia had a lunch date with Olga but didn't keep it, and he wonders why. He mentions that he got tickets to the theater. He also continues his England story from Redding.
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27 May 1945
Moe continues to reminisce about England, from D-Day onward. Despite the fact that V.E. Day has come he will not let himself be swept into a false sense of security.
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28 May 1945
Moe mentions his reading material. He also mentions visiting Chaddersford, outside of Southampton.
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29 May 1945
Moe mentions the heavy rain. He continues his story of "ancient history," and describes the first few days after D-day in England.
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30 May 1945
Moe notes that it is Memorial Day as well as the anniversary of his first date with Sylvia. He continues his description of England. He also writes that he is working on getting a seven day furlough to England to see Alvin, her brother.
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31 May 1945
Moe heard they may have to go to Germany. He reports that his request for furlough to England is looking like a real possibility. He continues his story at the point when they are approaching France.
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1 June 1945
Moe is preparing to go on furlough to England. He also continues the story from last year during bivouac.
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