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February 21, 1943

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated February 21, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions reading and responding to news from home regarding the death of a friend.

GLC09954.103

February 25, 1943

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated February 25, 1943. Pertains to his brother, Waymon enlisting.

GLC09954.104

February 26, 1943

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated February 26, 1943. Pertains to Hitler claiming that Jesus Christ would be returning. Benson refers to it as a "false belief."

GLC09954.105

February 27, 1943

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated February 27, 1943. Pertains to the possibility of travelling to the field to record orders in shorthand.

GLC09954.106

February 28, 1943

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated February 28, 1943. Pertains to reading the bible.

GLC09954.107

1 March 1943

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated March 1, 1943. Pertains to transcribing in the court and possibility of being transferred to a different company.

GLC09954.108

7 March 1943

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated March 7, 1943. Pertains to reading the bible. Mentions reading the book of Joshua.

GLC09954.109

8 March 1943

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated March 8, 1943. Pertains to meeting another service member who belongs to the Church of Christ.

GLC09954.110

14 March 1943

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Envelope

Title: [Envelope addressed to Anna Peyton Benson]

One envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated March 14, 1943.

GLC09954.111

28 March 1943

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Printed document signed

Title: Enlisted Man's Pass

One copy of a day pass permitting Eris B. Benson to be absent from his service dated March 28, 1943.

GLC09954.112

24 April 1943

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Printed document signed

Title: Officer's Pass

One copy of a day pass permitting Eris B. Benson to be absent from his service for three days dated April 24, 1943.

GLC09954.113

24 April 1943

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Printed document signed

Title: Officer's Pass

One copy of a day pass permitting Eris B. Benson to be absent from his service dated April 24, 1943.

GLC09954.114

21 May 1943

Benson, T. Wade, 1915-2006

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mama

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated May 21, 1943. Pertains to daily life and duties while stationed at San Luis Osbipo.

GLC09954.115

27 May 1943

Benson, T. Wade, 1915-2006

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mama

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated May 27, 1943. Pertains to daily life and duties while stationed at San Luis Osbipo. Mentions her visiting, finances, corresponding with his brother, Bonner, and the weather.

GLC09954.116

26 May 1943

Benson, T. Wade, 1915-2006

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mama

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated May 26, 1943. Pertains to daily life and duties while stationed at San Luis Osbipo.

GLC09954.117

19 May 1943

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Daddy

One letter addressed to James Marion Benson from Eris B. Benson dated May 19, 1943. Relays that he will not be able to write for two weeks. Inquires about watermelons growing on the farm.

GLC09954.118

31 May 1943

Benson, T. Wade, 1915-2006

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mom and Dad

One letter addressed to Anna Petty and James Marion Benson from T. Wade Benson dated May 31, 1943. Pertains to daily life and duties while stationed at San Luis Osbipo.

GLC09954.119

20 June 1943

Alderman, W.B., fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mom and Dad

One letter addressed Eris B. Benson from W.B. Alderman dated May 31, 1943. Reflects on Benson's military service and "God's will" during the war. Remarks on Benson's description of the men he is serving with.

GLC09954.120

24 June 1943

Benson, Anna Petty, 1884-1974

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from Anna Petty Benson dated June 24, 1943. Pertains to updates of his siblings, the farm, and advising him to read the bible when he feels frustrated.

GLC09954.121

23 September 1943

Dyer, Robert E., 1925-2018

Autograph letter signed