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30 July 1944
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia mentions Ruth and Sammy B., talks of bookkeeping and filing.
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31 July 1944
Sylvia mentions a Lillian R. and her parents.
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1 August 1944
Sylvia reports that no matter what they do, her father doesn't seem to be improving.
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4 August 1944
Sylvia answers the letters she has received from Moe in order.
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Sylvia describes a movie she saw, mentions Pepi, Adele, Ann, and parents.
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5 August 1944
Sylvia reports that her father has had more "spells", mentions Hy.
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7 August 1944
This letter features stick figures showing the events of Sylvia's day.
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8 August 1944
Sylvia talks of politics from America to Europe, including Russia's role in the war.
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9 August 1944
Sylvia writes that she received four letters from Moe. She also discusses saving money, mentions Esther, Max and Sammy Beeker.
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This letter is entirely in pictures showing Sylvia and Moe at various locations.
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10 August 1944
Sylvia mentions Sammy Hoffman and Hy, and responds to letters she has received from Moe.
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11 August 1944
Sylvia visited her Mom, and mentions Bess, Pepi and Dick.
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12 August 1944
Sylvia describes an outing with Bess
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13 August 1944
Sylvia went to the Esplanade with Mad, Ben, David and Bess
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14 August 1944
Sylvia responds to letters she has received from Moe.
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15 August 1944
Sylvia went to the beach with Bess. at work she interviewed people for the selective service board, then responded to letters from Moe.
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16 August 1944
Sylvia went to the beach with Rose and Bess again.
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17 August 1944
Sylvia describes her day, and refers to letters she has received from Moe.
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18 August 1944
Sylvia is getting used to working until 5pm again, refers to Mother, and responds to his letters.
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19 August 1944
Sylvia mentions Ben, Adam, Bess. She also responds to his letters.
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20 August 1944
Sylvia ran into Hy and Ann. Hy has started to install a radio in her car.
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21 August 1944
Sylvia responds to various letters she has received from Moe
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22 August 1944
Sylvia mentions the Stein family and Herman.
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23 August 1944
Sylvia heard that the FFI freed Paris. She describes the celebrations in the city.
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3 July 1862
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
to Father
Their dramatic club performed, meanwhile they were given orders to march down to the wharf, unfortunately they were too late to meet Burnside and he heard they would sail to Washington.
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29 May 1862
He is happy his father is settling down and has been granted a furlough by Col. Hawkins. He writes that the ladies of Roanoke are not so pretty as the ones in New York.
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3 June 1862
He thinks Frank L. must have arrived home by now and has called on his father...Col. Hawkins proceeded on board the brig Port Royal for the purpose of ascending the swamp canal. Lt. Col Kimball detailed all the contrabands to erect arbars in front of...
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9 June 1862
He introduces his father to William S. Hutton, discharged for disability.
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14 June 1862
He is anxiously awaiting a decision on whether or not he will get furlough. John Davis said he will not let any more men go on furlough until he sees Burnside.
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17 June 1862
He is glad he called on Mrs. Milligan. He wants him to call on Janey as well. Burnside has made several trips to Norfolk.
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24 June 1862
He is miffed because a certain Hazelton complains of his experiences as a soldier, when he has only had a few hardships. "Why I only wish they would send them here where the sun would change many of them to niggars and somewhat tan their little kid...
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29 June 1862
He writes of how "Him who ruleth above, that judeth of all men, entreating Him to hold the guiding hand over me while engaged in the dreadful courage of battle..."
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1861-1864
[Instead of addressing via Fortress Monroe say By way of New York]
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23 June 1862
Letter of introduction fro George Jr. Langbeim.
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6 July 1862
He will most certainly be going to Richmond again and mentions that cousin James was wounded in the battle of Fair Oaks.
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8 July 1862
He encloses a receipt for the two certificates. On his way to Richmond.
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9 July 1862
He writes they are to embark at 6 am and their destination is unknown.
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16 July 1862
He mentions highlights from the recent journey. once they arrived he was the first to get a pass in Norfolk and describes the town.
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7 July 1862
Mentions the Watsons.
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22 July 1862
He compares Norfolk to New York and points out their similarities. He writes that Portsmouth is much smaller than New York but much prettier. He notes that today is his birthday.
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He will go to Newport News before going to Richmond. He celebrated his 18th birthday.
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26 July 1862
He lists all the regiments comprising the division of Gen. Burnside. He asks his father to see Evarts and procure a comission for him.
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31 July 1862
He mentions that his father recently took a trip around Central Park with a wounded officer. He also heard that an officer from his regiment called at the house when his father was absent. Heasks his father if he saw Burnside when he was in New York.
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2 August 1862
He received orders to pack up and leave within a half hour. He got paid and will send $25 or $30.
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4 August 1862
He expected to go up to Harrison's landing but ended up anchored to Fortress Monroe.
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6 August 1862
He describes the encampment scene on the banks of Rappahanock. He writes that some men will come face to face with the enemy and they are all delighted with this.
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10 August 1862
He mentions an old friend who he found out had been wounded and taken prisoner near RIchmond.
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9 July 1944
Sylvia talks about the movies, and mentions Alice, Al, and Archer.
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13 July 1944
Sylvia mentions Mad, and responds to Moe's letters.
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14 July 1944
Sylvia reports that she has bought a copy of a French newspaper.
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