Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008) to Morris "Moe" Weiner
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.0129 Author/Creator: Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008) Place Written: Brooklyn, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 January 1944 Pagination: 4 p. ; 21.5 x 14 cm. Order a Copy
Written at 9:30 PM at home. Sylvia talks about being responsible for the entertainment for the Victory Party. She has "singing waiters and men's ballet," which rehearsed today. She also has arranged for a play that is to be done in pantomime. She is sending him another package soon. Comments that since he walked four miles to find a thatched cottage, and that she will remind him of that when she wants to walk to Sheepshead Bay [about a half mile from their house].
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Mon. Jan - 10, 1944 - 9:30 P.M - at home
Dearest- Receive'd your Jan 2 Letter (AIRMAIL) + Dec 30 (V. MAIL) today - Screwy as usual - Because had received - Dec 30 Letters (airmail) a few days ago - But as usual order matters little because your letters are a joy to me - had some swell day today - arrived at work - met Irving Davidson who had been away with us + had [illegible] a guy into letting use his camera - So I will have pictures to send you - Isn't that swell? They are pretty good by the censor - You shall have them - (well - There was no steam at the office this morning - So we were dismissed until 1P.M - we (Some of the boys(?) - Ruth + myself went one of the girls home near the office to rehearse our "Singing Waiters" + Men's Ballet" - And we did have lots of fun - Imagine men doing Ballet to Mendelsohn's "Spring Song" - We all sang - too + walked back to the office - I am in a dither over the entertainment - It is all on my shoulders - + some job - I am now wishing that it is Jan 22 - Since then it would all be over with -+ I expect to take a rest after that - (much needed) - Selective Service Board - Manhattan Bch called for me to day too - But I hope to put them off for 2 weeks -
Called aL+ AL - all is well - AL sent that sweater to you - for which I shall pay him - as the kids need the dough -
So tonight - am sitting trying to figure out how to make time stretch - into infinity between naps -+ Jan 21 - Just finished writing every - thing down - But I am sure to forget something! You know me - I am planning another package for you - Dearest - I was so pleased because you enjoyed the one I sent you - There are others coming (already sent - about 2 more from me - one from DAD & one from youre family -
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So - You walked 4 miles to find a thatched cottage (Busman's holiday!) + I shall remember that too for the future - When I want you to take a walk from here to Sheepshead Bay! Dearest - To that Day - Soon!
I do hope the Chinese food you get a chance to eat will make my mouth water in description -
Already told you about 1) The car 2) going or not going Up to nearmans- I promise never to let you see a Brussel sprout - Honest-
I am enclosing Air mail stamps - because your air mail letters do get here soon - I am also sending you some paper - Dearest -
I want to give you an idea of our men's Ballet - So! -
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Does that give you some rough idea - Beside that we will have the conventional serving waiter a chorus of 'em -
This to be done in Pantomime (Silent movie style) Hearts + Flowers playing -+ Narrator behind the scenes - villians HA! HA! HA! and Ahh-
Oh~ Heaven - I do hope it goes over - So far the kids have shown some excitement - But the organization of rehearsals - props - costumes - has been tough! Please - Dearest +- Pray for me - I do want this to go over with a bang - We are also going to have food - Bazaar -+ Folk Dancing -+ a Band - (& Pieces) How - I wish you were here to help me - By letting me talk to you - how that would help!
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Well - dearest - time has come - to say goodnight! I just realized that talking to you this way has been wonderful as usual-
So - dearest - Find your thatched cottage - I should like to see a picture of it - all I know of such things go like this -> *house drawing* But be sure to be in it! Some where
Goodnight!
I love you - dearest -
Syl/xxxxxxx
P.S- My best to the boys-
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Sgt/t. Moe Weiner-32817490
529 QM. &r R Co
APO 505
c/o Post master
New York, N.Y.
Air Mail
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