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12 August 1943
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe inquires after Sylvia's health and asks her to see a doctor. He cleaned the barracks and later went to a movie. He also received a letter from Alice and Al.
GLC09414.0745
17 August 1943
Moe complains he hasn't received mail from Sylvia in a week. He writes that they were inspected by the chemical warfare division. He has plans to see a movie with Frank later.
GLC09414.0748
22 August 1943
Moe is writing from Tacoma where he was visiting with Joe and Frank. They saw a movie, slept in the dormitory, then went to a picnic near Geneva Lake.
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28 August 1943
Moe gushes about the sketch Sylvia made of Polgar's Palace in her previous letter, and showed it to his friends. He also mentions the first intelligent women he has met since he came into the army. Thanks Sylvia for the package, including the socks.
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6 September 1943
It turns out that both Moe and Sylvia saw the same film recently. Moe mentions the possibility of talking by phone.
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7 September 1943
Moe speculates where they will go next. He says he is looking forward to going overseas. He tells Sylvia she is artistically talented and notes that Archie is in India.
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30 December 1943
Moe thanks Sylvia for the groceries she sent. They will contribute to a nice New Year's. He compliments Lil Palgar's poster and asks after Frank.
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9 January 1944
Moe describes his recent trip with Marty, calling it The Winchester Adventure. Moe mentions the basic history of the city, and seeing a statue of King Alfred, the cathedral. Winchester College, etc.
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10 January 1944
Moe has written a second installment of the Winchester Adventure. In this letter he describes Westgate Tower, the castle, the Church of St. Cross, the city museum, etc. He also mentions that later that day they had tea at a charming cafe.
GLC09414.0924
13 January 1944
Moe acknowledges that Sylvia went to Frank's show. Hearing about him and Lil and Hy makes him feel at home.
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