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15 December 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe writes that Alvin is in the process of coming overseas. He hopes that Alvin will go to France and then they can meet up.
GLC09414.1290
16 December 1944
Moe went Christmas shopping with another soldier. He received a package but was disappointed it contained no cigarettes. He also received a letter from Bess, and is glad she approves of him as Sylvia's husband.
GLC09414.1291
17 December 1944
Moe reports that he received a package containing fish from Sylvia. He asks her to enclose some cigarettes in one of the Christmas bundles. He mentions that they had a Chanukah party last night.
GLC09414.1292
19 December 1944
Moe found the carton of cigarettes that Marge sent. He is glad Sylvia's parents have gotten to Florida. He hopes her Dad will get better there, and that Sylvia can finally relax.
GLC09414.1293
21 December 1944
Moe recalled one Christmas with Alfred and Alice, and thinks of Christmas at home versus Christmas in the army. He also says he thinks the war will be prolonged.
GLC09414.1294
25 December 1944
Moe indulges in memories, and writes that he loves Sylvia and as time goes on he loves her more.
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26 December 1944
Moe says he has been guarding German prisoners for the past three days, and has a hard time believing that they have hurt people. He describes them as meek as lambs. But at the same time he has no sympathy for them.
GLC09414.1296
30 December 1944
Moe says he came off guard and went to brunch with Marty and Jack. He says he liked Sylvia's description of green grass and red leaves in December.
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31 December 1944
Moe wishes he could spend New Year's Eve with Sylvia and their friends. He also remembered that Alfred and Alice's anniversary was a couple of days ago. He says that last New Year's Eve he went out with Jack but this time he can't.
GLC09414.1298
1 January 1945
Moe says the news from the front continues to show a reduction in the German bulge. He liked Sylvia's reproduction of their living room in one of her letters, and thanks her for the money she sent.
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2 January 1945
Moe thanks Sylvia for the Christmas package. He remarks on the cold weather there, and says he liked the photos she sent because she looks well in them.
GLC09414.1300
3 January 1945
Moe reports that Dave Ahoff came to visit him. He says he sees Joe's recovery as a miracle, and is glad she liked the bracelet he sent.
GLC09414.1301
4 January 1945
Moe reports that he received a surprise package from Ben with five packs of cigarettes. He says he played with the puppies (his first mention of the puppies) they have. He also writes that it tried to snow today.
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5 January 1945
Moe reports that tomorrow evening they will be permitted to go out for the first time in three weeks.
GLC09414.1303
6 January 1945
Moe writes that the Germans are losing their power, though they may try to prolong the war. He says that he enjoyed his years in the Treasury Dept.
GLC09414.1304
7 January 1945
Moe reports that he told Esme it may be some time before Sylvia writes but reminds Sylvia to do so since she was so kind to him in England. He wonders why her father relapsed so quickly after coming home from the hospital, and tells Sylvia he is...
GLC09414.1305
8 January 1945
Moe says told Marty of Sylvia and Olga's plan. He comments that he was surprised because he hadn't yet received her letter. He reports that he will get a haircut tomorrow, and says he is disappointed that she can't find the two lenses for the camera.
GLC09414.1306
9 January 1945
Moe describes the snow, and says he finally got his haircut. He says he hasn't really learned anything new in the class he's required to take.
GLC09414.1307
16 October 1944
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia is on her way to Washington D.C.
GLC09414.0413
1861-1877
[Small carved leaf]
Found in envelope of GLC03523.32.45. Possibly carved out of bone.
GLC03523.32.45.01
21 December 1862
Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864
to Richard H. Jackson
He received John Davis's letters, along with the Zouave uniform, and portrait of a young lady which will be delivered to his mother in due time.
GLC07705.245
28 December 1862
He writes of their Christmas celebration which would have been better had Richard been able to return home.
GLC07705.246
25 January 1863
Jackson, Elizabeth, fl. 1861-1864
She informs him that his father has bought his coat and it is a beautiful one. Miss Mulligan's mother has told her to write a bunch of stuff to make Richard laugh.
GLC07705.249
1 February 1863
He writes of the gallant bravery of Burnside and his misfortune with the weather. He tells Richard to write to Margaret Delahantes and includes her address.
GLC07705.251
3 February 1863
She says her mother has not received a reply from him two weeks despite having written four letters. She mentions Miss Mulligan.
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