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17 July 1943

Benson, Hubert L., 1911-1999

Autograph letter

Title: to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Hubert L. Benson dated July 17, 1943. Pertains to crops on the farm. States that he has a "good thing going with the army." Item is likely a response to GLC09954.143.

GLC09954.149

20 August 1943

Benson, Hubert L., 1911-1999

Autograph letter

Title: to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Hubert L. Benson dated August 20, 1943. Pertains to life at their family home. States that the house feels empty with most of the siblings off at war.

GLC09954.167

27 September 1943

Benson, Hubert L., 1911-1999

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Hubert L. Benson dated September 27, 1943. Pertains to weather, updates on family members, and finances.

GLC09954.184

8 October 1943

Benson, Hubert L., 1911-1999

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Hubert, Byron and Lillie Mae Benson dated October 8, 1943. Pertains to a birthday party they attended recently for Barbara. Hopes that he can be discharged from the military soon.

GLC09954.190

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