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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.0844 Author/Creator: Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988) Place Written: England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 December 1943 Pagination: 1 p. : V-Mail ; 11.5 x 14 cm. Order a Copy

Moe refers to a "situation" regarding Uncle Ben in which they forgot to ask Sylvia something and not wanting to offend her are doing their best not to anger her. The only way she can prove she's not slighted is to "attend the function."

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

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