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8 June 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
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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January 20, 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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January 21, 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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January 25, 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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January 26, 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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January 29, 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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February 24, 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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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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9 July 1944
Moe is glad there was nothing wrong with Sylvia's throat. He feels he is cheating her with her short letters. He reminds her about the pen paint he asked for. He pictures them all in beach chairs having a good time.
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19 July 1944
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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February 15, 1945
Moe apologizes for forgetting to mention Valentine's Day. Today, however is the day of the company party. The weather has turned and it is now much colder.
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February 22, 1945
Moe received Sylvia's package of chocolate and stationary. He also reports that one morning they actually had fresh eggs at breakfast and Marty ate six of them.
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10 April 1862
Watson, Sam, fl. 1861-1864
to Richard H. Jackson
He apologizes for not responding sooner and praises the youth that are risking their lives for their country. The subject of Martha and her activities comes up.
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2 November 1862
Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864
Martha congratulates him on his promotion to 3rd Lieutenant. He also writes that another young lady said she was proud of him but he can't remember her name.
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29 March 1863
Maxwell, Alexander S., fl. 1861-1864
He writes that he is very well and has recently seen Miss Hatteras but has not been down to see Miss Harrison. He has heard the 9th Army Corps has gone out in New [illegible but looks like York] to the Western Department but he does not know if they...
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10 December 1847
Moore, John, 1826-1907
to Mary Moore, and Richard Moore
He suggests she be sure to do her hair properly; "attention to the toilette is an essential part of a lady's duty." He was pleasantly surprised to learn of Robert's new position. He is delighted to have been asked to be a groomsman at a wedding...
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August 19, 1865
Powell, George May, 1835-1905
to Emma C. Small
He has settled affairs with his brother to look after Emma's interests along with a Dr. Taylor. He describes his brother Colonel Paine's war work, and S.A. Crittendon's work in Tennessee after being imprisoned, poisoned, and involved in active...
GLC00687.013
February 27, 1865
Hastings, George S., fl. 1865
to Fidelia E. Stanley
Informs Mrs. Stanley, the mother of Lucius T. Stanley, that there are currently no openings for a lieutenant in the 107th New York Volunteers, but states that the New York Governor, Reuben E. Fenton, is interested in helping Lucius. Written on State...
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29 March 1944
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
V-Mail: Sylvia is happy spring is coming, updates Moe the political news.
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11 May 1944
Sylvia picks up where she left off, and mentions a car she has had trouble with recently.
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14 May 1944
Currently on vacation, Sylvia describes the people sees and the activities she is taking part in.
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7 March 1944
Postcard of a Manhattan bridge.
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26 July 1945
to "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia responds to Moe's two previous letters. She sympathizes over his separation from his buddy Jack.
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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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February 1, 1945
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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February 7, 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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9 August 1944
Sylvia writes that she received four letters from Moe. She also discusses saving money, mentions Esther, Max and Sammy Beeker.
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25 August 1862
Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864
Martha Watson has been away which explains why Richard hasn't heard from her. He saw Mr. Austen the other day who asked about his son.
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28 November 1862
He prays for his safety and writes that Marcy visited with her younger sister and is disppointed not to have received any letters from Richard.
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16 May 1945
Sylvia arrived late to work today because a neighbor drove her to the station and went very slow.
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1929-1945
Becker, Madeline, 1915-1995
Madeline writes that she is glad that Moe is in a camp in the West instead of the East, she heard the difference is amazing. She is currently in Florida, unfortunately, it isn't so glamorous because there are soldiers everywhere. She also mentions...
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Moe wonders whether Archie has been shipped out yet. He says he is glad Sylvia and Rose are hitting it off. This is pages 5-7 of a letter.
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circa 1861-1864
He writes that he never knew so many girls in his life. Lately he has been answering to the name A. Stone, with the Maxwell left off and he is introduced this way to girls that have never met him. They then say he looks a lot like Maxwell.
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3 April 1861
Chapple, James, fl. 1861-1865
No year. He mentions Mary Cranston whom he forgot to ask a favor of. He invites Richard over for the weekend.
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17 July 1861
A.M., fl. 1861-1864
No year. He said he called on Mrs. Hallers the other evening and had a nice time. He will leave Frederick City for Baltimore soon and thinks he will go to work there.
GLC07705.403
1861-1877
to Unknown
Partial letter later used for scratch paper: He is very glad someone wrote to him and asks that his respects be given to Miss Whiting.
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30 July 1862
Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902
to Mary "Mollie" McLean
He admonishes her for worrying too much about everything. He says she is too imaginative and envisions the worst about everything.
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23 November 1862
Dewey, Mollie, fl. 1862
to mother
Mollie writes that Tom resigned and is coming home, though he wanted to keep it a surprise. She also writes that when Will comes, he will bring Fanny with him.
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January 18, 1862
He was worried for Mollie since he hadn't heard from her in a while. But she was fine. He predicts Major Whittany will go far in his profession. He likes him a lot. Written at Camp Niagara
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Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945
to Estelle Spero
Diamond writes that he has enclosed a questionnaire that "concerns two misguided morons who for no other reason than lust, financial gain, and imbecility consider the problem of spending the rest of their natural lives making each other miserable."
GLC09120.410
23 May 1944
Diamond informs Estelle that he was menat to go to the general hospital to have his surgery, but instead he had managed to persuade the doctor to operate on him in the line hospital. Had he been moved, he "would have left on a certain morning on a...
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