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28 April 1945
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe describes the inconsistency of the weather. He says he went to a bad movie, played ping pong earlier and is now drinking beer.
GLC09414.1390
1929-1945
Weiner, Pepi, fl. 1905-2000
to Mom and Pop
Pepi writes that business at the store is slow. She is upset because her husband spends a lot of time playing cards and coming in late at night.
GLC09414.1404
17 May 1945
Moe played a baseball game and they lost. He also agrees not to buy a suit, and learns the name of the lighter she is sending.
GLC09414.1411
11 February 1945
Moe compares his recent Sunday to a Sunday at home. He writes that the boys went to see "Barber in Seville," He also says he is glad that Sylvia liked the perfume he sent.
GLC09414.1699
12 February 1945
Moe writes that it will be a busy week as the company is having another party, among other things. He thinks Sylvia's father should stay in Florida for the rest of the winter.
GLC09414.1700
14 October 1879
Tarbell, J., fl. 1879
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
letter of introduction for Miss Mary Burnett
GLC09400.414
13 February 1945
Moe writes that Spring is in the air. He watched the French people dressed up for Mardi Gras, and saw a Bob Hope movie.
GLC09414.1701
16 February 1945
Moe went to see "Song of Bernadette," which he liked very much. He attended the company party and met some ladies who have a friend in Brooklyn. He asks Sylvia to investigate this friend.
GLC09414.1704
9 September 1862
Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864
to Mary
He goes over the particulars of the mortgage with her. At present he says they are having a great time.
GLC02415.001
19 November 1862
He thinks they will go to a town called Lebanon about 19 miles away. His only real satisfaction these days is knowing he will get mail. He is sorry to hear that she is sick. He is healthy.
GLC02415.008
20 September 1918
Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951
to my dear mother
He received the photos of her. He has enclosed a letter from Mrs. Chalmers and a letter from the Chief of Staff, Services of Supply. He knows his mother is disappointed that he refused to have his picture taken in the Saturday Evening Post.
GLC02679.23
28 February 1919
He recently got a promotion but feels embarrassed because it is a higher grade than a friend of his. He is anxious to see her and is having a book specially bound for her.
GLC02679.26
19 December 1864
Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901
to my dear wife
He answers in response to her suspicions that he may be straying. He says he would never do such a thing to his darling. He says he is a temperate man and has hardly drunk anything since being in the army. He suggests that she visit him.
GLC02740.11
December 1865
He mentions a man who enlisted three different times under three different names. He speaks of having seen hard times and harder sights yet, but his heart remains steadfast in his love for her,
GLC02740.26
9 May 1864
He talks about the inevitability of death and the many vices of the army. It takes a very stable mind to reject all the vices of the army. He mentions a friend who wants to enlist because his wife died, but he thinks it would be better if he stayed...
GLC02415.079
22 August 1864
He discusses money matters and how she can run the farm more efficiently. When he comes home, he expects to farm again.Written at camp on Lookout Mountain
GLC02415.102
20 September 1864
They should leave camp tomorrow morning and join the picket lines but they don't know how long they will remain there. He has two months pay and will send her money soon. Written at camp on Lookout Mountain
GLC02415.106
25 September 1864
He writes that some men shouldn't go to war and are better off in the kitchen. If they can't stand the sight of blood, then the army is not for them. He praises his wife's competence in running the farm.Written at camp on Lookout Mountain
GLC02415.107
17 April 1862
Eber, H.W., fl. 1862
to Enoch Q. Fellows
He is asking for a furlough because he has received word that his mother is sick. Written at Port Royal, located on Hilton Head Island.
GLC02745.011
circa 1861-1865
to Unknown
The author of the note says the recipient should think of taking care of her father as a satisafction instead of a duty. The author also wishes to visit at one point but doesn't know when it will happen.
GLC02171.08
10 May 1862
Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864
to Respected Miss (Kitty)
He apologizes for having played a trick on her recently but it was the first of April. The last time he heard from her, she wasn't well.
GLC02170.06
14 March 1865
Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865
to Maria, Elma, Amus, Johnny and Co.
today went with Wallace and used his money. an agent from head quarters and said he prefers to have them run it. acknowledges his mother's suffering because of his absence.
GLC08311.07
20 July 1945
Moe went to the movies with Abe and Jack, they then had ice cream and cokes. He says he sympathizes with Sylvia on the slowness of the mail, and congratulates her on her new pen.
GLC09414.1456
26 July 1945
Moe is glad Sylvia's father has been feeling better. He is aware that her parents had been shopping for a ring for Sybil. He says he is glad that she is back to her 5 o' clock quitting time at work.
GLC09414.1461
29 July 1945
Moe and Marty got into a big discussion about what they would do in a typical day if they weren't in the army. He also went to the movies. Moe is also glad Sylvia likes the bracelet he sent.
GLC09414.1464
21 September 1942
Levine, Hyman, fl. 1942
Hy writes that he is very indifferent to everything lately and has been drinking a lot in his spare time. He asks to be saved from this mental mess.
GLC09414.1525
January 5, 1943
Smith, Les, fl. 1943
to Moe and Sylvia
Les writes that he had a very short leave recently and brought back souvenirs of his visits to the states. He reports that his sister has injured herself, and he is missing some hats.
GLC09414.1526
2 April 1945
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia took a lot of pictures with Marge and Joe and promised to send them to Moe. She also visited the Isabella Stewart Gardner museum.
GLC09414.0558
29 November 1944
Moe addresses her comments on the election, and wonders if he can put away one of those big country hotel dinners.
GLC09414.1269
3 December 1944
Moe reports that the lights went out as he was shaving. He later went to the movies with Jack. He also comments that he still has not received any packages.
GLC09414.1273
7 January 1945
Moe reports that he told Esme it may be some time before Sylvia writes but reminds Sylvia to do so since she was so kind to him in England. He wonders why her father relapsed so quickly after coming home from the hospital, and tells Sylvia he is...
GLC09414.1305
3 October 1944
Sylvia describes mishaps at work, and describes supper and the fish they ate later that night.
GLC09414.0400
21 October 1944
Sylvia discusses current politics, and mentions the Pro Roosevelt papers.
GLC09414.0417
6 November 1944
Sylvia went over to Mad's, and played with a walkie-talkie toy belonging to David.
GLC09414.0431
26 July 1862
Barrows, Arad, fl. 1862
to Madam
A thank you letter from Union Volunteer Refreshment Committee for the fair that was held at the saloon.
GLC07205.014
30 August 1864
Charlie, fl. 1861-1864
to Richard H. Jackson
He thanks Richard for the knife he requested. He saw Mattie last night and had a great time. Asks Richard if he can get a copy of "Fanny Hill."
GLC07705.422
22 June 1862
Watson, Sam, fl. 1861-1864
He praises him on his mature attitude toward his father's marriage. Then goes on about how interesting the news about the war is, expecially Burnside and McClellan.
GLC07705.309
18 March 1863
Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864
She writes of how Richard's parents got their photographs done. She also notes the beautiful weather.
GLC07705.349
12 May 1863
Miller, Jacob, fl. 1863
to Mr. Baker
In Baton Rouge, he was to take charge of the guns in defence. His wife arrived in New Orleans, only to lose all her luggage and escape with one dress. Later they went to Pattersonville where the fighting was severe. They mangaed to get some artillery...
GLC07205.019
28 August 1861
Albert, fl. 1861-1864
to Sister
He thinks it is funny that his sister would like to travel with the regiment and help them along the way because he thinks it would not be long before they have to attend to her.
GLC07205.043
18 January 1864
Andy, fl. 1861-1865
Lately he has felt pretty tired, but he enjoyed his New Year's. He writes that skating has been very popular. He advises Richard not to worry too much about the girl that rejected him.
GLC07705.435
5 April 1861
to Sister Sophia
One of his fellow soldiers got married in camp. He asks his sister what she would think if he did the same thing. But he says he will not marry until he is able to support a wife. He describes the flowers. A great many of the regiment are currently...
GLC07205.083
15 August 1961
Pulowski, Xavier-Franncis, fl. 1961
to Guy Fenton
He is very sick now. Most of his friends are dead. He became chairman of the Union of Workmen's boxing club. He likes all the Englishmen he has met. At the end, he qoutes a letter from Princess Lily Luomirska.
GLC02766.041
27 March 1863
Tracy, Frank J., fl. 1863
to Ann
He likes to picture her reading by the stove. He tells her to ahve courage because he thinks he should be home in six or seven weeks.
GLC03047.03
17 October 1862
McRay, W.H., fl. 1862-1963
They are on their way to Cumberland gap. They are not giving out furloughs and he does not have enough money to get home and back so he cannot see her now. He asks for a pair of mittens.
GLC03054.02
20 November 1866
Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916
to darling Cherry
The only attraction he notes is Italian opera. The Portuguese are obsessed with Faust. It is also the only cheap thing to do and the only thing he does frequently. He advises her on how to steer Jimmy clear of bad companions. Written in Lisbon Harbor
GLC08284.092
21 August 1864
to Mother
He tells the story of a captain who had his wife on board. She was very sick and he asked for ice to ease her pain but no one would give him so he left the ship and his wife later died.
GLC08284.117
17 August 1891
Wright, H.W., fl. 1891
to Mrs. Elmira P. Seranton
They recently moved where there are beautiful views. She has included a photo of the whole family.
GLC02751.40
1861
Jones, Alfred, 1839-1920
to Maxine Harris Jones
One pressed flower from Alfred Jones to Maxine Harris Jones dated 1861. Written in Camp Lucedale
GLC03135.13.011.02
One letter from Alfred Jones to Maxine Harris Jones dated 1861. Written in Camp Lucedale
GLC03135.13.011.01
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