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Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988) to Sylvia Weiner

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.0730 Author/Creator: Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988) Place Written: Fort Lewis Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 June 1943 Pagination: 4 p. ; 14 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

Moe is excited about tomorrow when he will take the train to New York. He also finally heard from Jim who is in North Africa. He thanks Sylvia for sending the rambler rose from their bush at home.

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

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

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