5 July 1943

Benson, Anna Petty, 1884-1974

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from Anna Petty Benson dated July 5, 1943. Pertains to daily life. Notifies him that a family friend has enrolled in the Navy. Notes that she hasn't heard from his brother T.Wade in a week.

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6 July 1943

Benson, Anna Petty, 1884-1974

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from Byron and Hubert dated July 6, 1943. Pertains to activites in their local church and their family.

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6 July 1943

Benson, James Marion, 1874-1964

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from James Marion Benson dated July 6, 1943. Relays that five payments for their car have been made.

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7 July 1943

Benson, James Marion, 1874-1964

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from James Marion Benson dated July 7, 1943. Relays that he has written to his brother, Waymon. Describes a family barbecue that was held back home.

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8 July 1943

Benson, Anna Petty, 1884-1974

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from Anna Petty Benson dated July 8, 1943. Pertains to crops, receiving letters and reading the bible.

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11 July 1943

Benson, T. Wade, 1915-2006

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mom and Dad

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson and James M. Benson from T. Wade Benson dated July 11, 1943. Pertains to daily life and duties while stationed at San Luis Obispo.

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February 17, 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 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

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

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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February 19, 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 19, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions subscribing to religious readings and becoming accustomed to the differences between he and the other military servicemen.

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February 20, 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 20, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions choir singing.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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