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27 November 1945
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to "Moe" Weiner
This is a Thanksgiving letter from Sylvia, and features a drawing of pilgrims with a turkey.
GLC09414.0683
15 May 1943
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe had a steak dinner, and went to the movies. He mentions the Germans and the Russians, and responded to Sylvia's letters.
GLC09414.0701
30 May 1943
Moe is still in town, he went out to eat and met a nice couple. They went to the movies together.
GLC09414.0715
2 June 1943
Moe writes that he heard a song they have sung many times together; "There's a Long, Long Trail Awinding."
GLC09414.0718
3 June 1943
Moe doesn't think the drawing Joe made of Sylvia looks much like her. He is still awaiting the ratings for his platoon. He agrees that Mad should get a divorce, and mentions that he is annoyed by Hy and Ann.
GLC09414.0719
4 June 1943
Moe went to the movies, and reminds Sylvia to write Benoit again. He also acknowledges that they are both missing each other more with each passing day. This letter is missing pages.
GLC09414.0721
9 June 1943
Moe describes his sleeping quarters as a steel bunk, with two sheets. He also says that there is a theater and the mess hall is right across from the barracks. He chides Sylvia for writing to him at such late hours, and discusses the tomato plants at...
GLC09414.0725
13 June 1943
Moe has heard that Sammy will be in competition with Dad as far as business is concerned. He says Sammy "cares more about furthering his own end than others." He tells Sylvia to wait to see Alvin until she has seen Moe first. He suggests they see a...
GLC09414.0729
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...
GLC09414.0739
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