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25 November 1943
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe says Sylvia made a mistake when she asked if he needed money because she should have received the letter where he asks for some. He thanks her in advance.
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27 November 1943
Moe writes that Sylvia's mention of a corned beef sandwich from Garfield's made his mouth water because the corned beef they have comes out of a can. He also asks her to send some sardines.
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3 December 1943
Moe refers to a "situation" regarding Uncle Ben in which they forgot to ask Sylvia something and not wanting to offend her are doing their best not to anger her. The only way she can prove she's not slighted is to "attend the function."
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4 December 1943
Moe thanks Sylvia for the soap and the film she sent. He asks her not to send anymore toilet articles as he can get plenty there.
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12 December 1943
Moe is disappointed because Sylvia didn't send the money he asked for and is hoping that it just hasn't arrived yet. He reminds her that the money he makes is just enough to get through the month.
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18 December 1943
Moe has had trouble sleeping, he mentions that he and Joe are getting along alright and he hopes to see them soon. He also reports that he received a letter from Marty.
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21 December 1943
Moe hopes that Sylvia will receive this letter before New Year's. He is glad that she is close with Olga, and says that they should stick together.
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24 December 1943
Moe decided to go on sick call so that he could see the dentist.
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25 December 1943
A Christmas V-Mail card depicting soldier holding a banner that says Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Image of solider on card drawn by cartoon artist, Dave Berger.
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16 May 1943
Moe responds to Sylvia's letters. He mentions Sam, and says to offer his sympathy. He is happy for Joe and the kids.
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31 May 1943
It is Memorial Day and they have been given the day off. Moe used the time to rest and to write to Sylvia. He comments that she is becoming quite the executive, herself.
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1 June 1943
Moe writes that he has to learn to nurse his salary until the end of the month. He also mentions that there is not much to do now and they are just marking time.
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8 June 1943
Moe describes his first day at Fort Lewis. This letter is missing pages.
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28 June 1943
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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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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23 August 1943
Moe found a seafood restaurant that was not that great. He is also glad she got along with Olga and so is Martin.
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25 August 1943
Moe went to the Mack Village, but found it disappointing. He mentions again that he would like Sylvia to see a doctor concerning her "condition," but does not say what the condition is.
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29 August 1943
Moe describes the quiet days he has been having and refers to the gas crisis and tells Sylvia to make sure she's there to get her share, he mentions that the garage man gets some gas. He also describes the service club.
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5 September 1943
Moe has been very sick, and has lost a tremendous amount of weight. He has however received a furlough of thirty days. Includes a note from Hy.
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9 September 1943
Moe agrees with Sylvia that Sid's asking for a gas coupon is wrong and doesn't believe in messing with rationing in order to get more than your share. He says her report on the 49th front is a mess, and bets the screens and door are still full of...
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31 December 1943
Moe and the boys have decided to go to town for New Year's eve. Last New Year's was spent at home and he knew civilian life was to be short-lived.
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2 January 1944
Moe thanks Sylvia for the "grand" package she has sent him. However he reiterates that he does not need things like soap or shaving cream, they get enough of that already.
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13 January 1944
Moe promises to buy Sylvia new ice skates.
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Moe mentions that he signed the payroll today and there were deductions. He asks Sylvia to send money to tide him over. He asks her if she has received any money herself.
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20 January 1944
Moe comments that he is proud of Sylvia's skating ability. He says he and Marty are going to get a hotel in town for a night or two.
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21 January 1944
Moe takes it for granted sometimes that they are of the same mind, and talks about the moon. He hints at the possibility of a furlough in the distant future. He is glad that Sam got that teaching job
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25 January 1944
Moe wonders what arrangements Sylvia had made with Mad about mail when she was away. He is glad she has got in a lot of skating this year.
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26 January 1944
Moe discusses his savings allotment and wants to get it annulled but there is too much red tape.
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Moe comments that the dinner he ate reminded him of home. He reports the weather has turned damp.
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29 January 1944
Moe refers to previous letters in which Sylvia talks about Ben working 28 days, he also says he laughed at the story about Paul C. and the toothpicks.
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6 February 1944
Moe responds to Sylvia's question about English girls. He reports the only girls he has met are WAAFs or Wrens or women in service. He reports that there are more British women enrolled than Americans.
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20 February 1944
Moe tells Sylvia not to worry about having written a short letter. He asks about Harry Haber and tells her to eat dinner at her mother's.
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24 February 1944
Moe liked her pictorial account of how Sylvia spent her Sunday, and is glad that Al has been given a place in the firm. He is happy to hear that Alvin is going solo (as a pilot) after only 8 1/2 hours of training.
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28 February 1944
Moe reports that instead of cleaning the trailer today, they did some drilling.
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3 March 1944
Moe talks about the food he's been eating lately and what time the sun has been setting. He heard from Hilda again but hasn't figured out how to meet yet.
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5 March 1944
Moe says that today was a harbinger of Spring, and they played soft ball.
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15 March 1944
Moe acknowledges that the Angio battle was a nasty one and that it was touch and go (this is the first reference he has made to an actual battle). He writes how odd it is that some people can somehow keep crossing paths. He also mentions that he did...
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27 March 1944
Moe speculates on what will happen for the holiday.
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7 April 1944
Moe responds to the knowledge that Alvin washed out as a pilot. He writes that it may not be because he failed but because he may make a better navigator than a pilot.
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17 May 1944
Moe is concerned because Sylvia did not write about Mad and Ben in her last letters as she normally does. He mentions that he forgot about Alvin's birthday. He mentions that he did not know that Sam Salt's furlough had been cancelled
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31 May 1944
Moe reassures Sylvia that his life is not tough. He is glad that Sarah F.'s husband is coming home. He is also glad she has found the ability to relax, but warns her not to go back to her old ways again once she is feeling better.
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3 June 1944
Moe feels badly about the scene with Mom since the blow up with Mom and Sylvia. He feels bad for Dad because Dukie left. He says home must be a pretty sad place now.
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8 June 1944
Moe is glad the Dodgers finally won a game. He writes about the full moon he saw. He also says he is glad Sylvia had a good time with Ann Rider and her friends.
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10 June 1944
Moe likes the rose Sylvia included in one of her letters. He points out that she made a mistake regarding the thirteenth anniversary of the day they met but that she also remembered things that he didn't about that day.
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3 July 1944
Moe struggles to get around on little or no French. He remarks that the mailman has been "really getting on the ball," and tells Sylvia to visit Bea.
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5 July 1944
Moe writes he had his first taste of bread in two weeks. This was white bread, unlike the bread they ate in England. In England the bread was a combination of wheat and potato flour.
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1 February 1945
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia received a card with pictures of soldiers from Jay and Davie who think one of the soldiers in the picture is Moe, but she doesn't agree.
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7 February 1945
Sylvia talks about the difficulty of getting to work on time, an visited Mad and Ben. Sylvia also had to get a new license for the car.
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29 August 1792
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Lucy Knox
Thanks Lucy for her letter, and tells her that he also received a letter the same day from their daughter Lucy. Asks his wife to tell their daughter that he loves her "with all the strength she could desire and that my love is an abundant source of...
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21 February 1789
to Richard Lechmere
Apologizes for not responding to previous letters before receiving two new letters about Dr. Taylor's bond. Had been waiting for answers to questions respecting their business, specifically about whether bonds due to the mandamus counselors were...
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