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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to Madame Sognils for a French-English lesson with her daughter. The next day after reading some of Sylvia's letters, he played ping pong with Abe.

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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.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he has been having a lazy time, and he participated in a ping pong tournament. He writes there are just as many rumors of German peace feelers as there are denials.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he went to the opera, and the next night went to Madame Signiur. They found her husband there, home for first time in five years after being a prisoner of war in Germany. He enclosed a sprig of Lily of the Valley.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe heard from Eddie who told him Chris is getting a job as a Treasury Dept. representative. He hopes he can get a similar job.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he has difficulty believing that Hitler really is dead. He was forced to take a cold shower that morning. He also asks Sylvia if she's had his watch fixed yet.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he just received a package of edibles from her. He writes that the end of the war will probably not bring mass celebrations, and that he looks forward to receiving the package with the lighter and the moccasins.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that the German troops have surrendered in Italy. He says that day by day the Nazi fabric is crumbling, and asks Sylvia to give his love to her mother and dad.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe lists the countries that Germany has surrendered in and says it's only a matter of time before they surrender everywhere. He enclosed a money order for Sylvia to take care of Mother's and Father's Day. He also says he doesn't think she'll have...

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe tells Sylvia not to listen to the radio on "dictation speed." He says he has no idea what they'll do for their future living quarters, and tells her to collect possibilities and they'll discuss it later.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he attended Cerce Musicale Cecilia with Madeline Saguire, the Madame's daughter. He described it as amateur dancing. He also discussed Roosevelt's death.

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to Sylvia Weiner

V.E. Day- Moe says he is preparing for the parade tomorrow. He writes that it will be very hot tomorrow, also says they will now be entering another phase of war.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes the parade he was in and the parties he went to in the nearby town after the V.E. Day speech given by Churchill. He also mentions that Esther S.'s boyfriend continues to be a source of amusement for him.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that even though the war is over it could be a long time before he is discharged. He commends Sylvia on moving all by herself. He also says he is cautiously optimistic about Pearl and Artie.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe complains about the heat. He also says he went out promenading with the boys.

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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.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to visit the new H.E.F Club near the outskirts of town by a champagne factory. He writes that he may have been too unhopeful regarding the future, and that it's possible he could come on home on furlough before being shipped anywhere else.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he went to the opera to see Madame Butterfly. He writes that it was the best thing they've seen yet. He also had cake and ice cream. He says he is very appreciative of all the moving Sylvia has done on her own.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says it was a lovely day so they walked into town and strolled here and there, eventually going to the club. He hopes that Sylvia has not overexerted herself in the moving process.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe said he saw a training film he disliked. He also mentions that they resumed baseball games but unfortunately there are not many of the same people on his team.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe tells Sylvia to tell Mad and Ben not to worry about writing him as he gets all the news from Sylvia anyway. He wonders what significance the pamphlet she read on her father' illness has.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe intends to pick up some photographic supplies with Marty. He says he is glad Sylvia has adjusted to living in her mother's house.

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to Sylvia Weiner

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.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe acknowledges that like Sylvia he finds it hard to stay away during evening classes. He says he drank enough champagne for the two of them on VE Day, and intends to see Faust tonight.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes going swimming. He also mentions going to see a couple of bad films.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe read that the discharge age was dropped to 40. He describes the passage to England. He also writes that Sylvia seems to be doing pretty well for herself despite frequent expenditures.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes more of the early days in England. He writes that he likes English people but not their government.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe names the event in 1931 that precipitated the war. He says that the only thing that has changed is that their love has grown stronger. HE also mentions seeing a play that night (Anything Goes), and playing ping pong.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe really likes the lighter Sylvia sent. He reports that he saw a movie with Jack and then played ping pong. He also reminisces some more over time spent in England.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe learned Sylvia had a lunch date with Olga but didn't keep it, and he wonders why. He mentions that he got tickets to the theater. He also continues his England story from Redding.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe continues to reminisce about England, from D-Day onward. Despite the fact that V.E. Day has come he will not let himself be swept into a false sense of security.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe mentions his reading material. He also mentions visiting Chaddersford, outside of Southampton.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe mentions the heavy rain. He continues his story of "ancient history," and describes the first few days after D-day in England.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe notes that it is Memorial Day as well as the anniversary of his first date with Sylvia. He continues his description of England. He also writes that he is working on getting a seven day furlough to England to see Alvin, her brother.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe heard they may have to go to Germany. He reports that his request for furlough to England is looking like a real possibility. He continues his story at the point when they are approaching France.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is preparing to go on furlough to England. He also continues the story from last year during bivouac.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to Paris before heading to London. He writes that Parisian women are really something. He also visited Frank Mooney. He accidentally left his camera on the train, but went on to London. He says he is determined to find Alvin.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is now in London. He continues the story he began earlier. He also called Alvin and found he's been transferred, so he asked Alvin to come to London.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe saw Mrs. Malcolm's daughter Josephine and Alvin, who took them out to dinner. He spent the next day with Alvin. They went to a Turkish Bath, and saw a movie.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to see a show, and had cake at the Red Cross Club. He is glad Sylvia's school term is over.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe visited Mrs. Malcolm's other daughter Carol in the hospital. He also went to Scarbourough, had lobster, and took the girls out for Chinese.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes the long journey back to France. He writes that many fellows got married during the furlough.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes an uncomfortable train ride to Paris on the way back home. While they stopped in Paris for a while, he was too tired to enjoy it and they were only allowed to eat in the station restaurant.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Postcard of Etretat--La Manneport et l'Aiguille

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe continues his story of everything that has happened until he went on furlough. He particularly mentions hearing the steady rumble of artillery while bivouacked.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe continues his story of setting up a depot on the beach, and describes the town of Caen.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to the theater with Jack and Sam. He also continues the story of his overseas movements. He writes that the wine in London is very expensive.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe wishes his Mom could send him a bottle of liquor. He sent two packages home. One is a box of Sylvia's letters and the other is a blouse he had a tailor make for him.

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