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to Mamma
23 December 1942
Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997
One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 23, 1942. Pertains to finances, and news of a family friend's death.
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24 December 1942
One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 24, 1942. Pertains to discussing with a lieutenant how things are back home.
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27 December 1942
One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 27, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions duties.
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29 December 1942
One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 29, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions aiding a lieutenant search for a missing rifle.
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[Envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson]
9 December 1942
One envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 9, 1942.
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1 January 1943
One letter addressed to Annie Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 1, 1943. Inquires about the farm, work, Christmas and who is marrying whom in the town.
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3 January 1943
One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 3, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Believes the men he is serving with are becoming more corrupt.
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4 January 1943
One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 4, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions that he sang from the hymnal book the previous evening.
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5 January 1943
One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 5, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions correspondence, travelling and mailings.
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6 January 1943
One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 6, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi.
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January 11, 1943
One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 11, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions receiving religious pamphlets.
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January 12, 1943
One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 12, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions that he received news that one of the older men serving are likely to be discharged.
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January 14,1943
One letter addressed to E. Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 14, 1943. Responds to a letter where E. describes their progress in typing class.
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January 15, 1943
One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 15, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions working towards aiding older men to be discharged.
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January 18, 1943
One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 18, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions duties and practicing court reporting shorthand.
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January 19, 1943
One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 19, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions weather and corresponding with Eugene Smith.
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Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, Let not your hearts be troubled...
January 22, 1943
One handwritten copy of the a prayer written by Eris B. Benson dated January 22, 1943.
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January 23, 1943
One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 23, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions having colic and receiving religious writings.
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One letter addressed to Annie Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 23, 1943. Mentions finances and possibility of a transfer.
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to Will
One letter addressed to Willie Faye Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 23, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions that he thinks that the war will end that year.
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January 25, 1943
One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 25, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions the discharge of an old man that he regularly shaved.
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January 26, 1943
One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 26, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Refers to the men he serves with as "contemptible," "cut-throats," and "rogues."
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to Daddy
One letter addressed to James Marion Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 26, 1943. Pertains to the weather, their current colonel going on leave for school, and returning home.
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February 17, 1943
One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated February 17, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions promotions and corresponding with friends.
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February 18, 1943
One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated February 18, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions Eugene Smith contacting him for a subscription to religious readings.
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