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to Mamma

One v-mail addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated San Francisco, California, May 12, 1944. Pertains to baptizing one of the men who were transferred and preaching.

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to Daddy and Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty and James Marion Benson from Eris B. Benson dated San Francisco, California, May 14, 1944. Pertains to discussing love with a bible study group. States that he is enclosing a letter of a young soldier who recently...

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated San Francisco, California, May 22, 1944. Pertains to his latest preaching topics and receiving religious reading materials.

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to Mama

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated May 26, 1944. Pertains to daily life and duties while stationed at San Luis Osbipo. Mentions how many rolls of film he has. Describes fish he saw.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated San Francisco, California, May 28, 1944. Pertains to his baptizing, weather, receiving letters, reflections of other preachers and reading.

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to Mama

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated May 30, 1944. Pertains to daily life and duties while stationed at San Luis Osbipo. Mentions flowers that are beginning to bloom.

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to Mama

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated June 1, 1944. Pertains to daily life and duties while stationed at San Luis Osbipo. Mentions receiving negatives and photographs he's likely to send in return.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated San Francisco, California, June 8, 1944. Pertains to his latest preaching topics and receiving religious reading materials.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated June 12, 1944. Pertains to his his most recent sermon on "The Sinless Christ," and reflections on different bible versions. Mentions exchange rate of currency in New Guinea.

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to Brother Smith

One letter addressed to Eugene S. Smith from Eris B. Benson dated June 13, 1944. Pertains to their local chapter of Church of Christ at their camp. Details the amount they are donating. Requests for the gospel broadcast to be sent as well as reading...

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to Mamma

Two items addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated June 13, 1944. Consists of a letter and a notecard with the "Sinless Christ" typewritten on to the card.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated June 13, 1944. Pertains to a soldier who was recently baptized, and requests for her to keep an attached notecard for him which outlines a sermon.

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The Sinless Christ

One notecard entitled, "The Sinless Christ." Contains phrases and bible passages.

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to Mamma

One v-mail addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated San Francisco, California, June 16, 1944. Pertains to divisions in the church between Eugene Smith and another preacher by the name of Wallace.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated June 16, 1944. Responding to details from his mother's letters. Recalls how he and his brother Waymon used to enjoy playing on wagons. Also mentions church donations, sermons and a...

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to Mama

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated June 18, 1944. Pertains to daily life and duties while stationed at San Luis Osbipo. Mentions preaching taking place.

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to Will

One v-mail addressed to Willie Hughey from Eris B. Benson dated San Francisco, California, June 19, 1944. Responds to details of a letter sent earlier by her and inquires about the farm.

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[Envelope addressed to Mrs. J.M. Benson]

One envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated June 24, 1944.

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Father Divine Has Rival

One article entitled, "Father Divine Has Rival." Related to the African American bishop C.M. Grace who was reported to become more popular than Father Divine. Article refers to the United House of Prayer for All People as a cult.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated August 4, 1944. Pertains to turning 23 years old and he celebrated. Mentions finances.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated August 5, 1944. Pertains to reading, writing more often and the weather. Mentions that he sending photographs of New Guinea.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated August 16, 1944. Pertains to responding to 20 letters that he received all at once. Describes local people by their race and the environment. Also mentions conversion and baptism.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated August 17, 1944. Pertains to life while stationed in New Guinea. Mentions currency, recreational activity and observing local people of the area.

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to Mama

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated August 18, 1944. Pertains to daily life and duties while stationed at San Luis Osbipo. Apologizes for delay in writing to her.

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to Mama

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated August 21, 1944. Pertains to daily life and duties while stationed at San Luis Osbipo. Mentions weather and having sunburn.

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