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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is glad the mail is finally coming with regularity. He doesn't understand why Sylvia thought he wouldn't visit Winchester again.

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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe talks about the moon and compares nightlife in New York to nightlife in England. He says the war may end soon but not as soon as people think.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he has enclosed pictures they are not included here.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe received the package Sylvia sent and also received his second copy of Bernie's Bugle.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that instead of cleaning the trailer today, they did some drilling.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe acknowledges that Sylvia has grown immensely since he has left, and has developed her own interests. He also talks about how the movies they get are all old.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe just returned from Winchester where he took two fellow soldiers and acted as a guide this time. Upon his return, received a letter from Hilda Selm. He also reports meeting a friendly Englishman in a cathedral.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has been enjoying the chocolates Sylvia sent and the latest issues of PM.

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Moe went to town where he discovered a fish and chips shop, where he ate and then caught the last bus home.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe details his plans to go to the camp movie tonight.

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Moe remarks that it is Mae Raphael's birthday and asks if Sylvia ever hears from the Raphaels.

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Moe describes how bright the moon was last night and is looking forward to the start of Spring.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe advises Sylvia to write more v letters as her air mail is now coming by boat.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is glad Mad and Ben had a good time in the country. He says Sylvia's work with the Selective Service Board sounds harder than being in the army. Moe tells her not to send any more money.

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to Sylvia Weiner

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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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that they failed inspection and are confined to camp again, but he wasn't planning to go anywhere anyway. He writes that the mail is coming regularly.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Today marks the one year anniversary of when Moe had to leave Sylvia. As he looks back over the past year, he hopes that the next year will be the last.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says that today was a harbinger of Spring, and they played soft ball.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe wrote a "blue" letter today, but thinking it would be too objective and dispassionate decided it would be better to wait for Sylvia's comments.

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Moe inquires after Bess and thanks Sylvia for her poem. He also thanks her for the money order and is glad his mom will set aside money for his civilian clothes. He also asks to be included in whatever she decides to do for Mother's Day and Father's...

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe just got in from playing softball., he asks Sylvia if she has been looking at the moon. He inquiries about Joe and expresses a longing to visit Ben Weinstein in the hospital and meet with Harry Kramer.

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Moe reminisces about all the great meals they have had together. He inquires after Bill, and warns Sylvia not to send more than $20 a month. He also thanks her for Herman Stein's address.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is missing his classical music. All the boys want to listen to is "hot music." He inquiries about Sam Beekman and wrote to Herman Stein

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Moe mentions that an army nurse he knows wants to get her uniform altered and this reminds him of Sylvia getting Pap to alter her suits on Sunday evenings.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has finally passed inspection, he can't wait to go to town.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes his weekend in Salisbury. He provides elaborate description of the hotel and of Stonehenge. An article on Stonehenge is included.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to London again and contacted Mrs. Malcolm and thanked her for her previous hospitality. He also saw a play called "The Lisbon Story."

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes more of his weekend in London. He went to Piccadilly Circus, the wax museum, etc. He missed Sylvia whenever they went to a nice restaurant.

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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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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe enjoyed her drawing of a typical Sunday spent between the two of them. He discusses Kessler's discharge, and sneeringly refers to a Jerry Miller. He also says that if Sylvia is jealous of Rose H's coat she should go ahead and get one herself.

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to Sylvia Weiner

As Moe writes he listens to Beethoven's Fifth on the radio. It reminds him of Sylvia.

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Moe mentions Eddie's and his ongoing problems. He also mentions Sam, and that he wrote to Hilda but hasn't heard back. He asks how Sylvia's father is doing in Florida. He notes the use of fire bombs in the current raids.

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Moe just got to their new camp, he notes that he will have a chance to explore the town tomorrow.

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Moe describes the English barracks that are so good as to include a fireplace. He says Sylvia's job is definitely interesting and he enjoyed hearing about her Chinese clients. He hopes she has received the snuff box he sent by now.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe explored the new town, and went to the movies. In response to Sylvia's complaints about women who have husbands at home he copied a poem from "Punch" on the subject.

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Moe describes two films he recently saw. He comments on his belief that Sylvia's nephew, David could be a musical prodigy.

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Moe refers to an article in Life magazine that shows pictures of service men saying goodbye to their women. He is plagued by memories and tortuous thoughts. He compares his working nights to the terrible hours Sylvia keeps.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe plans to go out pubbing with the boys but complains that his friend Marty seems to have an opposite schedule from him lately.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes his evening out at the Ship Hotel where they drank in the lounge. He talks about the bracelet he has sent Sylvia. He also mentions that he hears from Jimmie from time to time.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe notes that this is the longest time he's ever gone without hearing from Sylvia.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes his visit to Alford. He took a tour of the college, and went to Christ Church.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe speculates on what will happen for the holiday.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe thanks Sylvia for the postcards. He heard from Hilda Selm as they are still trying to arrange a meeting time. He also heard from Eddie.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went into town with Jack to do some shopping, have a haircut, and see a movie. They met an old Scotsman on their outing who'd been in the Navy for most of his life and had traveled to the Black Sea.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe refers to various friends and family. He remarks that Sylvia should be flattered by Pepi's assertion that someone in the family seems to have married brains.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe relishes the memories they have shared throughout the years and assures Sylvia that her mention of these memories have not hurt him.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe mentions Bess, and tells Sylvia that he is very proud of her for doing her income tax. He is also glad her attitude toward Davy and Lil is softening.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to London with Jack and Sam, and saw Mrs. Malcolm and her daughters. He also went to Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square. He tells Sylvia to tell Ben not to act foolishly if she wants to pay for movie tickets once in a while. Moe tells...

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is glad Sylvia was able to get away for a while. Moe mentions that he knows that the place where she stayed is pretty. He also tells her not to worry about the length of time her mail takes.

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