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19 July 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe's baseball team has started practicing. He remembers when Sylvia came to Tacoma to visit him.
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21 July 1944
Moe enjoyed reading about the time Sylvia had with the sewing machine. He is glad that time passes quickly for her. In the beginning he said they would have to school themselves in patience.
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22 July 1944
Moe describes his efforts to deal with the rain as his tent was nearly ruined. Later they had services with the chaplain.
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23 July 1944
Moe finally got his home in order again after the rain and finally received letters from Sylvia after a dry spell. He had a sip of the Marie Buzzard brandy.
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3 August 1944
Moe discusses the origins of Heineken beer. He also describes the beauty of the moon, and says he does not think it strange that she feels closer to him now.
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10 August 1944
Moe tells Sylvia that Ruth K. should not be concerned with her fellow's gloomy letters. It is just a phase he says. He tells her to eat dinner at Mom's because she shouldn't have to prepare a meal with all the work and travelling she does.
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30 August 1944
Moe received a letter from one of the girls of the family that hosted him and Jack in England. He also writes about his mother and how he admires her.
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22 September 1944
Moe reports that Marty got to go off with a Colonel again, presumably to the place that everyone wants to go. He talks about the point system again, and wonders when Mad is expecting.
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26 September 1944
Moe tells Sylvia to get her father to save his liquor as it has become as scare as it was in the days of Prohibition. He wonders what Alvin will do now that he is making money for the first time.
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2 October 1944
Moe explains the choices he made for the bouquet he had sent to Sylvia. He bets everyone in the city had a story relating to the storm. he also says he is looking forward to the next town but that it won't be Paris.
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18 October 1944
Moe revealed for the first time that he was in Scotland before he went to England. He is glad his father is able to do some work, but hopes he doesn't overexert himself.
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14 September 1943
Moe is irritated because he had to sign the payroll twice most likely because someone else messed up. He tells Sylvia the worst is coming and she must be brave in the face of their ongoing separation.
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2 November 1943
Moe finally visited town with his fellow soldiers. He went to Gloucester and Salisbury and stayed in a hotel dating back to Richard II. He also visited cathedrals and promises that they will experience it together one day.
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9 November 1943
Moe writes that he and Marty just went to [the name of the place has been blacked out] and had a lovely stay. The hotel was nice. They had kippers for breakfast which reminded him of Sunday mornings with Sylvia. He also asks if she has had any word...
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25 November 1943
Moe recounts the story of a pleasant walk he took. He ended up at a small church where he paused in the cemetery and then found memoriam plaques dating back to the 16th century. He says the only thing that was missing was Sylvia's presence that day.
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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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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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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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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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