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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.0033 Author/Creator: Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008) Place Written: [Brooklyn, New York] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 May 1943 Pagination: 5 p. ; 23.2. x 15.6 cm. Order a Copy

Sylvia was able to get 9 gallons of gasoline. Gives Moe family news. Says one phase of the war is over, perhaps it will all be over soon. Is planning to take a full month's vacation to go West and see him.

Sears & Roebuck-Department store chain.

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

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