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21 January 1945
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe says he went to the movies. He noted the snow, and referred to a story about Bobby Levenson and a horse. He also contrasted the winter with the one in England.
GLC09414.1315
25 January 1945
Moe says he had his shower and picked up clean linen. He mentions that the cigarette situation has improved with everyone getting 5 packs a week now.
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3 February 1945
Moe heard that Sam B. is qualified for O.C.S. He also realizes that they did not see each other at all in 1944. He writes Sylvia a poem for Valentine's Day, and says that the French don't see Valentine's Day as important.
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10 February 1945
Moe says he woke up to a very cold morning in which there was a lot of difference in the temperature inside versus the temperature outside. He also mentions seeing the Lauren Bacall movie.
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26 February 1945
Moe reports that he received a package from her. He also described the movie he saw, and says the number of soldiers far outnumber the seats available in the theater.
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6 March 1945
Moe received a letter from Bess who begged him not to send v-mails anymore because she can't read them. He shared some salami with Jack. He also complains because he is on the night shift this week.
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7 March 1945
Moe received another package from his mother but has received so many, has not had time to open them all. He also says Sylvia's organization ought to focus on veterans' rights.
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23 March 1945
Moe is glad Sylvia enjoyed the Provincetown Playhouse. He says it is not the sort of thing he would ordinarily enjoy but he will cheerfully allow her to take him anywhere.
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28 March 1945
Moe went to services, and he had to stay in for a few classes the next night. He wants to know Sylvia's measurements as Arthur S. told her she'd gained some weight. He also heard from Bernie who is with the 3rd army.
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1 April 1945
Moe says he saw a good detective movie. He also heard that Frank Mooney is now stationed in Paris. He also went to the theatre to see Rose Marie in French.
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4 April 1945
Moe received a notice from the treasury department that he has been promoted from grade 9 to grade 11. He also saw another Betty Grable film at camp.
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5 April 1945
Moe reports that he is planning to go to a revue tonight. Me mentions that Jack got a pass to Paris, also that he received a package from his mother and from Sylvia earlier in the week.
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24 April 1945
Moe reports that he went to the theater with Jack and Abe, and saw a really good show. He describes it as a great experience except for one very loud clapper sitting behind him.
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25 April 1945
Moe went to the theater again and saw "Blithe Spirit" and had a good time, he also went to the movies the next night. Moe also responds to a number of Sylvia's letters.
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26 April 1945
Moe writes about the film he saw and about the parallels between what was happening in the film and what is happening today. He remembers that April 1st was the anniversary of the day Sylvia got her job as a social worker.
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28 May 1945
Moe mentions his reading material. He also mentions visiting Chaddersford, outside of Southampton.
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26 June 1945
Moe says he feels overwhelmed by all the rumors that get passed through the grapevine through friends and family regarding their whereabouts and when they'll be coming home. He cautions Sylvia that what Marty wrote Olga is a possibility, not fact. He...
GLC09414.1440
4 July 1945
Moe attended a play at the municipal theater called Rosalinda, he enjoyed it.
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7 March 1879
Bassett, Ebenezer, fl. 1879
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
requests a photo of Mrs. Bruce for Mrs. Bassett.
GLC09400.466
1875
Lindall, R.S., fl. 1880
to Mrs. Bruce
offers present as token of appreciation for all the favors her husband has done for him.
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19 February 1872
Beard, John D., fl. 1872
receipt for Millie Bowers
mother of Morris Bowers, "allowed January 12th, 1872 on certificate for $285..."
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29 July 1879
Temple, S. B., fl. 1879
to unknown
requests receipt of Millie Bowers
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18 February 1945
Moe describes a show he went to called "Chauson D' Amour."
GLC09414.1705
1861-1877
to Lizzie
He is missing her very badly and says he has taken a picture of her with him.
GLC02740.54
4 August 1861
Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1864
[Document granting Wyman Stone a furlough]
Furlough document includes illustrated envelope of a woman sewing beneath the flag and newspaper clipping relating to the interment of Mrs. Winthrop E. Stone, wife of a former Purdue president.
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22 March 1862
Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864
to Respected Miss (Kitty)
She worries that because she has not heard from him in a while he might be lying dead in the battlefield. He tells her not to entertain such silly thoughts. He thinks he might be home in a few months time.
GLC02170.04
19 July 1945
Moe says he finally saw a good movie. He writes that the service forces are the ones the army seems most concerned about. He also says that combat men will all be redeployed via the states and so forth.
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3 September 1945
Moe is sure it won't be long now until he gets to go home. He describes more of his trip to Switzerland. He also writes that one can buy the finest liquors in the world in Switzerland. He mentions that he went to the beach, and went hiking. Written...
GLC09414.1488
6 September 1945
Moe describes his last day in Switzerland. They went to Basel, and found a cafe where they had cheese sandwiches and beer, they also found a chocolate shop. He finally had to catch the train back to camp. Written at Camp Boston
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4 October 1945
Moe went to a "Halfway House." He also reports that Marty is out of the hospital.
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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
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.
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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
2 December 1864
Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865
to Maria
Levi has rooms in Winchester now and expects Helen to join him in a few weeks. the railroad is finished within four miles of WInchester. Written at Camp Russell
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22 March 1945
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia is writing from Mad's, where she is babysitting for Daniel.
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Sylvia discusses their upcoming eviction.
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9 April 1945
Sylvia gave an old suit of Adele's to Marge.
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11 April 1945
Sylvia had a very busy day at the office, followed by dinner with her parents.
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16 April 1945
This is a letter fragment in which Sylvia notes that it is her last night in the house.
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17 April 1945
Sylvia describes the final process of moving out.
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23 April 1945
Sylvia mentioned Bess and her parents.
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28 April 1945
Sylvia spent time with Bess, she described their lunchtime menu.
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20 May 1945
Sylvia baby-sat for Mad with Ben and Rose B.
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October 15, 1944
Moe describes the scene; all six soldiers sitting around writing letters, he understands Sylvia's discomfort when Mad's relatives crowd her out. This letter appears to be missing pages.
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25 May 1945
to "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia mentions Marge, Joe, Mom, Pop, Bernie and Rose
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Sylvia reports that Bess has had attack of sciatica.
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30 May 1945
Sylvia reports that Frank and Lillian have a baby boy.
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13 June 1945
Sylvia talks about a blouse she is mending, and details her call to Olga.
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16 June 1945
Sylvia went up on the roof to relax, and got sun-burned.
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25 June 1945
Sylvia went to the beach with Ruth K., and then had dinner with Mad.
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