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12 June 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Last night Moe went to a movie with James Cagney. He is glad that Sylvia saw Al, Allie and Archer. He says he misses Chinese food more than anything else.
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13 June 1944
Moe asks Sylvia what her plans are for vacation. He, Marty, and Jack spend a lot of time talking about what they would do on a vacation.
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14 June 1944
Moe had classes in an open field where they discovered strawberries growing. He finally received Sylvia's letter written on D-Day. He thought it very well written. He doesn't think the Germans will last much longer.
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15 June 1944
Moe is glad Sylvia is beginning to like her job. He has been awaiting details of Adele's wedding. He reports that he is sorry to hear about Joe, and he tells her to write to Sam B. about David.
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17 June 1944
Moe says he enjoyed hearing about the cucumber and tomato soup. He mentions that he remembers weeding with Sylvia many times. He also refers to Stein who seems to be easing his way back into their group.
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19 June 1944
Moe plans to go out today so he cannot write much. He mentions seeing a movie last night.
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Moe just came back from seeing a movie, and describes the beautiful sunset. He also reports that he received a package from Al, Allie and Archer.
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24 June 1944
Moe can't believe that such a short trip can bring someone to another country. He mentions that he will not have much time to write over the next few days.
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27 June 1944
Moe has been settling in., he notes his rural surroundings. Jack, Marty and him wandered over to the farmhouse for some hard cider.
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Moe notes that news around there is scare and needs Sylvia to update him on the war. He drew their P.X rations which the army provides.
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28 June 1944
Moe describes life as prosaic and workaday. He says he has very little time to write.
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29 June 1944
Moe is working a lot, which makes time pass quickly. He mentions that he finally got hold of a newspaper. He is glad the Russians have begun their big push.
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30 June 1944
Moe is still adjusting to the transition. When he came to England the process was more gradual. Now he is suddenly in a different country after so short a journey.
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1 July 1944
Moe reports that he got a very short hair-cut that only left a little fuzz.
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2 July 1944
Moe searched for a place to take a real shower as they had not bathed in two weeks and found a kind of outdoor shower arrangement. He was so happy to be clean. Then they looked for someone to do their laundry. He enjoyed Sylvia's description of the...
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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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4 July 1944
Moe says he really enjoys reading Sylvia's descriptions of restaurants. He remembers all the things they did to entertain Bess. Once again, he refers to her father's condition.
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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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6 July 1944
Moe reports that there has been no mail for three days, but there has been lots of rain. He also found a book in the trash.
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7 July 1944
Moe likes Sylvia's idea that Mad, Ben and her will help her father out on Sundays. He is glad that Mad and Ben have finally decided to get married. He also addresses all the fuss surrounding the Robot Plane.
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8 July 1944
Moe responds to Sylvia's thoughts on Fascism and the talk she went to. He believes their country would never accept a Fascist order. At the same time he is very angry that too many people in America don't seem to be interested or even care about what...
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22 February 1945
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia had a busy day, she went to Mad's and Bess's. Sylvia sketched a profile of George Washington where the date is on the first page in honor of Washington's birthday.
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1862 - 1864
Parrott, John A., fl. 1861-1877
[Collection of the Civil War letters of John A. Parrott to his family at home] [decimalized]
Collection of the Civil War letters of John A. Parrott to his family at home. 34th Illinois.
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11 November 1944
Sylvia features a sketch of herself in an armchair by the fireplace.
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Sylvia describes last day at the lodge with Ethel.
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13 November 1944
Sylvia is upset over leaving the lodge, she talks about what will happen when Moe finally comes home.
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15 November 1944
Sylvia describes taxi ride with an elderly Jewish couple, She arrives at home where Tillie is waiting. She also sees David do his first homework.
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Sylvia went to the movies and then visited mother.
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16 November 1944
Sylvia talks about her paychecks, and mentions an uncle in Louisiana that bought a chicken farm. She also visited Bess's house.
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17 November 1944
Sylvia notes Moe's 17th anniversary at the [illegible].
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19 November 1944
Sylvia went to the movies with Bess, she arrived home to find out that her father has had a relapse
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20 November 1944
Sylvia talks briefly about her responsibilities at her new job, mentions Bess and Rose and asks when Moe might get another furlough.
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21 November 1944
Sylvia responds to a few letters of Moe's regarding the age he first wore glasses and the way he cleans his teeth.
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22 November 1944
Sylvia mentions her father who has become depressed again shortly after returning from the hospital, then responds to Moe's letters.
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25 November 1944
Sylvia mentions that her supervisor has given sharp criticism of any mistakes she has made at work.
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26 November 1944
Sylvia thanks Moe for the flowers he sent for their anniversary.
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28 November 1944
Sylvia writes that her parents will be going to Florida soon.
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30 November 1944
Sylvia went to Mad's for dinner with her parents and saw Alvin in his uniform. He looked "too splendid for words." This is a partial letter.
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1 December 1944
Sylvia saw her parents off to Florida.
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2 December 1944
Sylvia wishes Moe an early happy birthday, and responds to his recent letters.
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3 December 1944
Sylvia mentions that Lillian has had a baby boy.
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5 December 1944
Sylvia writes that she received a bad grade on an exam, and has received seven letters from him that day.
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7 December 1944
Sylvia talks about their separation and their longing to see one another.
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8 December 1944
Sylvia describes a dinner with Dorothy and James Smith, and then the theater after dinner.
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9 December 1944
Sylvia sees a movie about Germany and Russia.
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10 December 1944
Sylvia mentions Bess, then responds to his letters.
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11 December 1944
Sylvia mentions Pepi, Mad, Adele and her mother.
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12 December 1944
Sylvia writes that she has sent Moe cigarettes. She also studied some math the day before, and mentioned Mad.
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13 December 1944
Sylvia describes a restaurant she enjoyed, saying it reminded her of another restaurant they had eaten in together.
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14 December 1944
Sylvia tells him there are more packages on the way, and sympathizes over cigarette situation. She also mentions Mad.
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