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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated October 26, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby. Mentions taking a radio test.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated October 28, 1942. Pertains to going on furlough and inquires about the farm.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 12, 1942. Requests blue grain for sore throat and mentions that he may not be able to go on furlough.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 13, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby. Mentions not sleeping well.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 14, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby. Mentions that they are on alert that day.

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to Will

One letter addressed to Willie Faye Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 16, 1942. Inquires about her husband serving abroad and her children.

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to Mama

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated November 15, 1942. Pertains to corresponding with family and friends, his health, and daily life while stationed in California. Mentions Thanksgiving dinner.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 16, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby. Mentions finances.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 17, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby. Refers to the family farm as "Benson plantation."

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 18, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby. Mentions possibility of going on furlough for three days.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby. Mentions reasons for not requesting a transfer.

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to Will

One letter addressed to Willie Faye Benson from Eris B. Benson. Thanks her for a pamphlet. Mentions letters received from friends.

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to Waymon

One letter addressed to Waymon Edwin Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 20, 1942. Inquires about hunting and asks him to help their mother with recruiting.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 21, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby. Mentions that he will need to visit the dentist when he is on furlough.

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to Mama

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated November 23, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in California. Mentions that he has a cold.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 23, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby. Mentions that Grand Ole Opry will be at their camp.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 22, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Hattiesburg. Mentions possibly looking into transferring.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 23, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby. Mentions his opinion of men's behavior at the camp.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 24, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby. Mentions a rumor that they may be sent to Texas.

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to Mrs. Fred Hughey

One postcard addressed to Willie Faye Hughey from Eugene S. Smith dated November 24, 1942. Pertains to a subscription with National Christian magazine.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 25, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby.

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to Mama

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated November 26, 1942. Pertains to travelling home.

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to Anna and family

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from a sender that signs their name as "D.S." dated November 28, 1942. Inquires about family members and mentions having a cold.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 27, 1942. Pertains to daily duties and mentions possibility of being transferred to the air force.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 28, 1942. Pertains to visiting Hattiesburg on a day pass to get his teeth filled.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 29, 1942. Mentions continued efforts to get a pass to visit.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 30, 1942. Mentions receiving payment, and news about updates of the farm from his siblings.

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to Will

One letter addressed to Willie Faye Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 1, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions difficulty in attaining a day pass.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 1, 1942. Responding to letters received from family members.

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to Ann

One letter addressed to Annie Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 1, 1942. Inquires about bonds and if she and their brother have been able to sing.

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to Mama

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated December 1, 1942. Pertains to finances and listening to radio programs.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 2, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 3, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions writing letters to family members.

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[Christmas card to the Benson family]

One greeting card addressed to the Benson family from Nancy Whitsett. Wishes the family a Merry Christmas.

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[Envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson]

One envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 5, 1942.

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to Mamma

One envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 4, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi.

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to Daddy

One envelope addressed to James Marion Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 4, 1942. Inquires about gas rations and the farm.

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to Mamma

One envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 5, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Inquires about the farm.

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to Twa

One letter from Punko to Twa dated February 18, 1943.

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to Robert Dyer

One letter from Stacey to Robert Dyer dated February 22, 1943.

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to Robert Dyer

One letter from Jimguo to Robert Dyer dated February 24, 1943.

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to Mamma

One envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 6, 1942. Pertains to bus schedules departing for Hattiesburg.

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to Mamma

One envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 7, 1942. Pertains to attaining a day pass and travel plans.

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to Mamma

One envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 8, 1942. Pertains to possibly transferring, the weather and missing the family.

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to Mamma

One envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 15, 1942. Pertains to travelling to Hattiesburg for the day.

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to Mamma

One envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 16, 1942. Pertains to being transferred to a new barrack and a promotion.

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to Mamma

One envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 17, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi.

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to Mama

One postcard addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated December 8, 1942. Relays that his health has improved and travelled to Santa Monica, California for the night.

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to Daddy

One letter addressed to James Marion Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 18, 1942. Pertains to his bus trips. Recounts different people he interacted with. Inquires about the farm.

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to Mamma

One envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 18, 1942. Pertains to finances and war bonds.

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to Robert Dyer

One letter from Frank Roos to Robert Dyer dated February 25, 1943.

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to Robert Dyer

One greeting card from Babs to Robert Dyer dated March 16, 1943. A get well soon card featuring a scenic cottage and yellow picket fence.

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to Robert Dyer

One greeting card from Princess to Robert Dyer dated March 16, 1943. A get well card featuring a dog driving a train which is carrying a large apple.

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to Robert Dyer

One letter from Frank Roos to Robert Dyer dated March 18, 1943. Written on Hollywood Music Co. letterhead.

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to Robert Dyer

One letter from Frank Roos to Robert Dyer dated March 24, 1943.

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to Robert Dyer

One letter from Frank Roos to Robert Dyer dated April 5, 1943.

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to Robert Dyer

One letter from Frank Roos to Robert Dyer dated April 13, 1943. Written on Hollywood Music Co. letterhead.

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to Robert Dyer

One letter from Frank Roos to Robert Dyer dated April 19, 1943. Written on Hollywood Music Co. letterhead.

GLC09996.011

to Robert Dyer

One letter from Frank Roos to Robert Dyer dated April 22, 1943. Written on Hollywood Music Co. letterhead.

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to Whom it may concern

One letter from Horence B. Gauehe to Whom it may concern dated May 5, 1943. A recommendation letter for Robert Dyer from his employer.

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to John Elmer and Lula Dyer

One letter from Frank Roos to John Elmer and Lula Dyer dated October 20, 1943.

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to Robert E. Dyer

One letter from Mac to Robert E. Dyer dated May 29, 1943.

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to Robert E. Dyer

One letter from Mrs. George W. Milliken to Robert E. Dyer dated June 1, 1943.

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to Robert E. Dyer

One letter from John Elmer and Lula Dyer to Robert E. Dyer dated June 9, 1943.

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to Robert E. Dyer

One letter from Frank Roos to Robert E. Dyer dated June 23, 1943.

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to Mama

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated December 20, 1942. Pertains to visiting Los Angeles, California.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 20, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions that he may not be able to return that weekend due to training duties.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 21, 1942. Pertains to writing letters with family members.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 22, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions that he is receiving more responsibility.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 23, 1942. Pertains to finances, and news of a family friend's death.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 24, 1942. Pertains to discussing with a lieutenant how things are back home.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 27, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions duties.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 29, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions aiding a lieutenant search for a missing rifle.

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[Envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson]

One envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 9, 1942.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 31, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions health, receiving letters and the weather.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Annie Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 1, 1943. Inquires about the farm, work, Christmas and who is marrying whom in the town.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 3, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Believes the men he is serving with are becoming more corrupt.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 4, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions that he sang from the hymnal book the previous evening.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 5, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions correspondence, travelling and mailings.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 6, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi.

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to Robert E. Dyer

One letter from Mac to Robert E. Dyer dated July 18, 1943.

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to Robert E. Dyer

One letter from Robert Ratcliffe to Robert E. Dyer dated July 20, 1943.

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to Robert E. Dyer

One letter from Frank Roos to Robert E. Dyer dated July 21, 1943.

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to Robert E. Dyer

One letter from Frank Roos to Robert E. Dyer dated July 22, 1943.

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to Robert E. Dyer

One letter from Frank Roos to Robert E. Dyer dated July 26, 1943.

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to Robert E. Dyer

One letter from Robert Ratcliffe to Robert E. Dyer dated July 30, 1943.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated August 4, 1943.

GLC09996.024

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated August 5, 1943.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated August 6, 1943.

GLC09996.026

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated August 7, 1943.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated August 8, 1943.

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to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Willie Faye Hughey dated September 7, 1943. Pertains to working and hoping that he will return home soon.

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Just a Moment [Vol. 5, No. 46 (September 4, 1943)]

One copy of "Just a Moment" dated September 4, 1943. Publication contains news about the Church of Christ. Contains bible studies, suggestions on preaching and advertisements.

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to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Anna Petty Benson dated September 9, 1943. Pertains to news about brothers serving in the military, finances, and their local church sermons.

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Class "A" Pay Reservation Plan

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from J.H. Rees dated September 9, 1943. Pertains to Benson's inquiry on war bonds. Provides of when the benefits will be ready.

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Just a Moment [Vol. 5, No. 47 (September 11, 1943)]

One copy of "Just a Moment" dated September 11, 1943. Publication contains news about the Church of Christ. Contains bible studies, suggestions on preaching and advertisements.

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to Robert E. Dyer

One letter from Mrs. G.E. Gale to Robert E. Dyer dated August 30, 1944.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

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

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to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Anna Petty Benson dated September 13, 1943. Pertains to news about brothers serving in the military, life on the farm, church and other updates of family friends.

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