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7 August 1945
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia talks about the possible end of the war, and what atomic power might do.
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8 August 1945
Sylvia went to Select Service Board meeting and then went out with Bess.
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9 August 1945
Sylvia notes the all-encompassing topic of the atomic bomb. She also and notes that Sybil (Alvin's wife) is better with her father than her own mother.
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10 August 1945
Sylvia notes the end of the war.
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12 August 1945
Sylvia reports that Dad took them all out for a lobster dinner.
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13 August 1945
Sylvia writes that she hopes there might be another atomic bomb because the "Japanese deserve it."
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14 August 1945
It is the day of the Potsdam Declaration. Sylvia describes the hectic day that follows.
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28 February 1864
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
Mentions John. He writes that the men have been working on fortification. He received orders to go to "Little Washington."
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01 March 1864
He currently camped in an area that is mostly swamp. does not think the Rebels will attack them soon. He wishes he could take all her burdens on himself.
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03 March 1864
He does not think the enemy will have time to attack Newbern at present. He worries about her taking care of the house and the children all by herself. Insists she get a girl to help her.
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