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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.0868 Author/Creator: Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988) Place Written: England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 December 1943 Pagination: 1 p. : V-Mail ; 11.5 x 14 cm. Order a Copy

Moe writes that it is the shortest day in the year, and that he will look out for the packages Sylvia has sent. He says her observation that English expressions have been creeping out in his letters is undoubtedly true.

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

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