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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.0170 Author/Creator: Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008) Place Written: [Brooklyn, New York] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 February 1944 Pagination: 5 p. ; 23 x 15 cm. Order a Copy

Sylvia is happy that Moe shared his furlough in London with her in his letters, and is happy because the next day is a holiday-glad George Washington was born for many reasons.
Is listening to Music to Read By [WQXR] and hears "The Merry Widow Waltz." It reminds her of him. Reports on family and friends.

Weiner, Morris "Moe," 1909-1988
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
Washington, George, 1732-1799

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