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Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008) to Morris "Moe" Weiner

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.0003 Author/Creator: Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008) Place Written: Brooklyn, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 April 1943 Pagination: 5 p. ; 18.3 x 13.4 cm. Order a Copy

Written at 5:45 PM. Sylvia is at home and tells him not to worry about sending some of his pay to her. She has bought the provisions (flashlight, clothing etc.) that he needs at A&S and will send them to him.

Abraham & Straus (A&S)-Department Store in downtown Brooklyn.

Weiner, Morris "Moe," 1909-1988
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

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