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25 October 1943
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe apologizes for not writing earlier as he been too busy playing Gin Rummy and doing small tasks. He says he has been to a movie and a variety show so far.
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5 November 1943
Moe recounts an incident in which he and Marty went to a teashop and met a very pleasant English lady with whom they discussed world events. He also responded to one of Sylvia's letters. He agrees that her latest suit must suit her very well.
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17 December 1943
Moe is having less trouble sleeping during the day because of his blackout shade. He says he will pin up Sylvia's sketch of the fireplace in his room.
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Moe describes the popular music program he has been listening to. For the past two weeks he has been taking walks into town, and he describes the sights and sounds and the people he sees during these walks.
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7 October 1945
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia has been cleaning and fixing up the new home. She also complains there is no mail lately.
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1929-1945
Sylvia writes that she is scared because she hasn't done anything about her paper yet. This is the last page of a letter.
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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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8 January 1944
Moe tells Sylvia once again that she must decide for herself if she wants to join the Red Cross. He writes also that he is glad his parents liked the gifts she bought them.
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29 January 1944
Moe had his late night snack with Joe and Marty and played gin rummy.
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16 March 1944
As Moe writes he listens to Beethoven's Fifth on the radio. It reminds him of Sylvia.
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