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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.0780 Author/Creator: Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988) Place Written: Fort Lewis Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 September 1943 Pagination: 4 p. ; 15 x 22.5 cm. Order a Copy

Moe is irritated because he had to sign the payroll twice most likely because someone else messed up. He tells Sylvia the worst is coming and she must be brave in the face of their ongoing separation.

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

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