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28 June 1943
Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe has arrived in Chicago, where he will catch the connecting train back. He wants Sylvia to tell Pepi that he saw Herbert. He is writing from the Library Lounge.
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29 June 1943
Moe keeps Sylvia up to date on his journey. He had dinner with Harry the night before, and Harry wanted to know if anyone spoke Russian. It turned out that their waitress did. Moe hopes his short time home has been a comfort to her.
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30 June 1943
Moe stopped in Butte, Montana, where the American Women's Voluntary Service has given him oranges, candy, peanuts and cigarettes and even the postcard he's now writing on. He can't wait for the next stop.
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Moe is now in Livingston, MT. This card shows a group of Grizzly bears.
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1 July 1943
Moe has a bad case of the "furlough blues." He had to report back to work today, and heard that advanced training is starting. He also heard that Sey R. and Mac S. have brought their wives with them which he thinks is a bad idea. He is proud of...
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Moe writes that he has enclosed a Mark Twain story from Mystery Magazine for Sylvia. This letter is written on Hotel Senator stationary.
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2 July 1943
Moe worked guard all night. He notes there are too many ratings in his company so that the "poor private would be worked to death." He also notes that he was shocked by the coolness after he experienced the heat of New York. He hears other soldiers...
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4 July 1943
Moe got a pass to go Olympia where he saw a movie, then stayed the night in a dormitory. He thought Olympia was a "hick town," and will not bother to leave camp anymore.
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5 July 1943
Moe saw a Cary Grant film. He mentions that he heard that Sam still thinks he can be reconciled with Mad. He also thanks Sylvia for the ten dollars but tells her he wished she hadn't sent it and if she has any extra money, that she should spend it on...
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6 July 1943
Moe writes that they will probably be in Fort Lewis until August 1. He also mentions that if Sylvia wants to come visit, she should make her plans quickly, and know that she may not get back on time. He advises her to think things through and not...
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