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14 August 1942
Hodson, William, fl. 1942
to Emergency Welfare Division
Memo to Emergency Welfare Division Staff about approved insignia required to move through the streets in the event of an air raid, blackout or air raid drill.
GLC09414.1524
21 September 1942
Levine, Hyman, fl. 1942
to Sylvia Weiner
Hy writes that he is very indifferent to everything lately and has been drinking a lot in his spare time. He asks to be saved from this mental mess.
GLC09414.1525
January 5, 1943
Smith, Les, fl. 1943
to Moe and Sylvia
Les writes that he had a very short leave recently and brought back souvenirs of his visits to the states. He reports that his sister has injured herself, and he is missing some hats.
GLC09414.1526
1929-1945
Business card of James M. Doyle
Business card James M. Doyle, Lieutenant
GLC09414.1527
6 January 1943
Shipp, B.A, fl. 1943
Invitation to Graduation
Invitation to the graduation of officer candidates of Mississippi State College
GLC09414.1528
14 February 1943
Becker, Samuel, fl. 1943
Sam writes that he received Sylvia's package of salami and halvah. He shared it with the boys, and tried to get some mustard from the Px, but they said it was against regulations.
GLC09414.1529
15 February 1943
Miller, Ruth, 1943-?
Order to report for induction
A notice informing Moe Weiner that he has been selected for training and service in the army.
GLC09414.1530
26 February 1943
Kurtzner, H.M., fl. 1943
Moe Weiner is called to active duty in the Reserve Corp.
This document states that effective March 5th, 1943, Moe is Weiner is called for active duty. And will proceed to the Reception Center, Camp Upton.
GLC09414.1531
Greenfield, Alvin, 1924-1946
to Sylvia and Moe Weiner
Alvin writes from basic training camp, he asks how Moe did in his induction exam. He also writes that they made him a drill instructor.
GLC09414.1532
3 March 1943
Tatt, Samuel, fl. 1943
Samuel writes that he heard that Moe is definitely in the army now. He hopes Moe will never have to actually fight, but says everyone has to do their part in the war, no matter what. He is currently in St. Louis, and wants to know where Moe will be.
GLC09414.1533
4 March 1943
Alvin writes that there is a group of boys from out West that sing cowboy songs and they can sing really well.
GLC09414.1534
Budget list
This is a piece of scratch paper with list of things to do and budget.
GLC09414.1535
6 March 1943
Pay stub
Pay stub for Moe Weiner 2/16-2/28 1943 totaling $113.54
GLC09414.1536
8 March 1943
Lillian, fl. 1943-1946
to Sylvia and Moe
Lillian writes that everyone is anxious to know about Moe.
GLC09414.1537
9 March 1943
Sam writes that he sympathizes with Sylvia over the separation from Moe. He says he is concerned about David and the way he thinks of his father. He is currently at Camp Davis, and will be ready for OCS in a few weeks.
GLC09414.1538
Stein, Paul, fl. 1943
Postcard featuring the Florida Everglades
GLC09414.1539
11 March 1943
Kale, Charlie, fl. 1943
Charlie writes that he has been trying to call Sylvia for the past week. He wanted to ask if there is anything he do to help, although he knows the only thing she really wants is her husband back.
GLC09414.1540
19 March 1943
Alvin just learned that Moe is in Salem, Oregon. He also learned that Algerian Jews had their citizenship revoked. He says this bothers him greatly for if he fought alongside a Frenchman, he would have no regard for him.
GLC09414.1541
Polgar, Frank, 1900-1979
Frank apologizes for not being able to write sooner because he has been so busy, sometimes working twice a day and travelling for 8 hours at a time. He says he will write to Moe over the weekend.
GLC09414.1542
29 May 1943
Doyle, James M., fl. 1943
to Moe Weiner
James Doyle writes from North Africa, saying that the treatment is very good there. They have excellent rations and the champagne is very good. He brags throughout the whole letter.
GLC09414.1543
16 May 1943
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Mad
Moe is glad that Mad and Sylvia have been able to find a place for her and that she now accepts the situation. He writes that Dave didn't really love her but, Ben seems like a grand guy. He also claims that he is very sympathetic toward Sam, even...
GLC09414.1544
Ben, fl. 1943
Ben begins with a drawing of three interlocking circles. He writes that they represent the people in the office. The first is for "ferocious females," the second for "4 f'ers," and the third is for the "rest of us that have become trapeze artists...
GLC09414.1545
20 July 1943
Diutsh, M., fl. 1943
The unknown author says they are glad to have finally heard from both Moe and Sylvia. the write that Pop went to stay with Pepi for a while to get away from Mom. Also Adele and her boyfriend broke up, and Bernie and Francis gave birth to a baby boy.
GLC09414.1546
24 July 1943
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to Mad and Ben
Sylvia is writing from writing from Ft. Lewis. She says she is glad the refrigerator got fixed., and wishes she could take it home along with the cabin (illustrates this in pictures). She also writes that Moe is more reserved than usual, but expects...
GLC09414.1547
26 July 1943
Greenfield, Matthew, fl. 1890
Sylvia's father writes that Alvin was able to get a flight home. He is already flying solo. Her father is glad to hear Sylvia's trip was pleasant. He also reports that Mother has stomach problems
GLC09414.1548
27 July 1943
to Moe and Sylvia Weiner
Hy says he is glad to finally hear from them. He writes that he is fully recovered from the poison ivy, but has had some sinus troubles. He also reports that his wife writes him every day.
GLC09414.1549
Becker, Madeline, 1915-1995
Mad reports that she heard that Alvin is seeing a girl named Sybil. She thinks it must be so ideal where Sylvia is with Moe, she is dying for more news from them. She also mentions Marge and Joe and David.
GLC09414.1550
29 July 1943
Greenfield, Jeannie, fl. 1890
Sylvia's mother writes that she is happy to hear that Sylvia is well and Moe is looking good. She also reports that Alvin was home for 30 hours.
GLC09414.1551
2 August 1943
Sam writes that he hopes he is not late in writing he just got their address from Sarah. He says he has received Sylvia's letter in which she described her wonderful week. He also comments on how the adjustment of separation is something they both...
GLC09414.1552
Marge, fl. 1943
Marge writes that Joe has lost his job but they are not worried because he has plenty of contacts. She also writes that Adele has been scratching herself since her breaking up with her boyfriend.
GLC09414.1553
3 August 1943
Alvin writes that he has finished flying. He compares flying to driving a car and then points out the differences.
GLC09414.1554
4 August 1943
Listing of men of the Salvage Repair company
This is a list of men by row in a photo which is not included.
GLC09414.1555
7 August 1943
Mad asks Moe to write or wire immediately because she has not heard from Sylvia in a week, and needs to know when her train is coming in.
GLC09414.1556
19 August 1943
James Doyle mentions Archie who expects to get a furlough soon. He also writes that Bea returned to Brooklyn after visiting her sick mother.
GLC09414.1557
21 August 1943
Doyle asks if Moe knows anything about Archie's whereabouts. He mentions that he was BC mess officer but is now on company duty.
GLC09414.1558
18 August 1943
Gellis, Joe, fl. 1944
Joe asks Sylvia how it feels to be back in New York. He writes that Moe is sergeant now so he doesn't have any real work. He refers to a time when she was visiting and Moe was on K.P, so he kept her company in the service club. He mentions one of his...
GLC09414.1559
31 August 1943
Joe describes a picnic that he went on with Moe and Frank. He claims he is jealous that Moe doesn't get stuck with lousy detail work anymore because he is a sergeant, but also writes that he would rather work under him than any other guy.
GLC09414.1561
4 September 1943
to Sylvia and Mad
Alvin describes the surrounding town and some of his fellow soldiers. He also talks about a girl he likes, and closes with a poem about how the army has made a man of him.
GLC09414.1562
15 February 1864
Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865
to Maria
planning to go to Cinncinatti for a week. has been writing a letter for the Captain's "darky" to his sweetheart. would like to be in Washington if they get orders to leave Cumberland.
GLC08311.13
6 November 1877
Chief of Bureau, fl. 1877
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
"In accordance with your application, the Bureau has this day ordered the discharge of Hiram Johnson from the U.S ship Saratoga..."
GLC09400.262
14 February 1877
Scugg, B.P., fl. 1877
confident that their candidate will be elected president. also wants Bruce to use his influence to give him the post office.
GLC09400.272
30 October 1877
Henderson, J.H., fl. 1877-1878
sent a petition for his appointment as route-agent. has just been informed there will be a vacancy in a few days. hopes that Bruce will reccomend his appointment.
GLC09400.276
5 February 1877
Snow, Addie R., fl. 1877
asks that Bruce reply to her two former letters regarding the Post Office. according to present arrangements, he will not be paid, nor will it even pay rent on the office.
GLC09400.280
26 December 1877
Thomas, A. W., fl. 1877
thanks him for his position, but is currently only tempoarary. would like to be permanent.
GLC09400.287
1 June 1879
Brutt, M., fl. 1879
responding to his request to transmit a copy of the discharge certificate of James Mican, a soldier in the Mexican war.
GLC09400.289
18 June 1877
Defrees, Jno. D., fl. 1877
Office of the Public Printer
declares the hard work of the employees of the Government Printing Office and how they are absolutely essential.
GLC09400.292
28 February 1877
Harrington, D.T., fl. 1877
asks him to secure a position for him in one of the departments in Washington.
GLC09400.295
25 October 1877
French, Spratt, fl. 1877
request that James W. Leemon take over the position of route agent because of the incompetency of the current route agents.
GLC09400.318
27 January 1864
arrived in Cumberland, MD. too cold to look about yet. suspects he will not be able to save his money like he did last winter.
GLC08311.11
8 February 1864
explains that he doesn't always have something to write about which explains why she doesn't get a letter at every mail. it began to snow yesterday. General Crook is out sledding with some woman. he is a bachelor.
GLC08311.12
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