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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.

GLC09954.093

to Mamma

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.

GLC09954.094

to Mamma

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."

GLC09954.095

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.

GLC09954.096

to Mamma

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.

GLC09954.099