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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated November 21, 1944.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated November 23, 1944.

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[Thanksgiving Day Menu]

One Thanksgiving Day menu sent by Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer with a letter dated November 23, 1944. The menu is for the Consolidated Mess at Lincoln Army Air Field in Lincoln, Nebraska. It features a list of available food as well as...

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated November 25, 1944.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated November 29, 1944.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated December 1, 1944.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated December 5, 1944.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated December 3, 1944.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated December 12, 1944.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated December 16, 1944.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated December 18, 1944. Written on Army Air Base, Pueblo, Colorado stationery.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated December 19, 1944. Written on Army Air Base, Pueblo, Colorado stationery.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated San Francisco, California, April 10, 1944. Pertains to life practicing his faith on base and receiving letters from family.

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to Mamma

One v-mail addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated San Francisco, California, April 24, 1944. Pertains to reading bible sermons, requesting eye drops and the weather.

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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 8, 1944. Pertains to life practicing his faith on base, weather, and singing gospel songs with the other men.

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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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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated August 23, 1944. Pertains to life while stationed in New Guinea. Mentions receiving letters. Recounts a letter from his friend James who also serves as a preacher at the Church of...

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated August 24, 1944. Pertains to life while stationed in New Guinea. Mentions drinking coconut water for the first time and describes the local children and women.

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to Eugene S. Smith

One letter addressed to Eugene S. Smith from Eris B. Benson dated August 24, 1944. Pertains to a Baptist church member converting to the Church of Christ.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated August 29, 1944. Pertains to life while stationed in New Guinea. Mentions a local Papuan man whom Benson believed wanted a cigarette. Describes the local children and women. Asks for...

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated August 27, 1944. Pertains to life while stationed in New Guinea. Mentions the weather, receiving the "Firm Foundation," the local Papuans, and church donations.

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to Mama

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated August 29, 1944. Pertains to daily life and duties while stationed at San Luis Osbipo. Mentions weather and local entertainment.

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to Brother Turner

One letter addressed to Rex Turner from Eris B. Benson dated August 30, 1944. Relays that he would be donating money to him to attend the Montgomery Bible College.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated September 8, 1944. Pertains to life while stationed in New Guinea. Mentions that he encloses several photographs. Responds to news of Jimmie Clay (likely a preacher from Church of...

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated September 3, 1944. Pertains to life while stationed in New Guinea. Mentions wanting to attend school again in 1945, finances and receiving the Gospel Broadcast.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated September 10, 1944. Pertains to finances, news from home of family and friends, war bonds, and about the church.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated December 27, 1944.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated December 23, 1944. Written on Army Air Base, Pueblo, Colorado stationery.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated January 1, 1945.

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to John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to John Elmer Dyer dated January 1, 1945.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated January 5, 1945.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated January 7, 1945.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated January 11, 1945.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Brother Benson from Aden Petty dated September 18, 1944. Pertains to finances, news from home of family and friends, war bonds, and about the church.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated January 15, 1945.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated January 17, 1945.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated January 19, 1945.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated January 20, 1945.

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to John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to John Elmer Dyer dated January 24, 1945.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated January 25, 1945.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated January 28, 1945.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated January 30, 1945.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated February 4, 1945.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated February 6, 1945.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated February 6, 1945.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated February 10, 1945.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated February 26, 1945.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated February 28, 1945.

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to Brother Benson

One letter addressed to Brother Benson from Mable Shoemaker dated September 23, 1944. Pertains to finances, news from home of family and friends, war bonds, and about the church.

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to Brother Benson

One letter addressed to Brother Benson from Edith Armentrout dated September 25, 1944. Pertains to finances, news from home of family and friends, war bonds, and about the church.

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to Daddy and Mamma

One letter addressed to James Mervin and Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated October 16, 1944. Pertains to finances, news from home of family and friends, war bonds, and about the church.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated October 21, 1944. Pertains to finances, news from home of family and friends, war bonds, and about the church.

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to Will

One v-mail addressed to Lillie Faye Hughey from Eris B. Benson dated October 23, 1944. Pertains to finances, news from home of family and friends, war bonds, and about the church.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated October 23, 1944. Pertains to finances, news from home of family and friends, war bonds, and about the church.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated October 26, 1944. Pertains to finances, news from home of family and friends, war bonds, and about the church.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated March 3, 1945.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated March 5, 1945.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated March 6, 1945.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated March 9, 1945. Written on Will Rogers Field, Oklahoma stationery.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated March 12, 1945.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated October 28, 1944. Pertains to finances, news from home of family and friends, war bonds, and about the church.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated October 31, 1944. Thanks her for sending a cake. Notes that it came with a bit of mold.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated October 29, 1944. Pertains to attending a church service and corresponding with family and friends.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 4, 1944. Pertains to letters received by Anna that he would like to be kept, and receiving visitors where he is stationed.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated November 4, 1944. Pertains to life while stationed in California. Mentions the upcoming presidential election.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated November 6, 1944. Pertains to receiving letters, the weather and the family farm.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated November 13, 1944. Pertains to receiving a care package from her.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 9, 1944. Pertains to care packages, the weather and his health.

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to Daddy and Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 11, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Indonesia. Mentions Japanese government propaganda, military payment and other subjects.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 19, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Indonesia. Mentions receiving Christmas cards and a ribbon for "good conduct."

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 22, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Indonesia. Responds to details from previous letters. Mentions his assignments, weather and who he is corresponding with.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 30, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Indonesia. Mentions reading Christian publications, making donations to different causes and organizations and buying...

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 1, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Indonesia. Mentions being promoted to Private First Class, and receiving visits from James Jones, whom Eris knew from...

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 10, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Indonesia. Mentions photographs, religious bulletins, and other updates.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 12, 1945. Responds to news from home. Mentions air raids.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 22, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in Indonesia. Mentions his health and updates of camp. Notes of a boy who woke up everyone while he barked to keep a mouse from...

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