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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.1237 Author/Creator: Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988) Place Written: France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 October 1944 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 15 x 23 cm. Order a Copy

Moe is surprised by the Washington postmark on Sylvia's letters. Moe says that sometimes reading her letters is like beginning in the middle of a book and he must somehow fill in the gaps. Moe says he still wants to see Paris.

Weiner, Morris "Moe," 1909-1988

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