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Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997 to Mrs. J.M. Benson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09954.004 Author/Creator: Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997 Place Written: s.l. Type: Telegram Date: circa 1939-1945 Pagination: 1 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One telegram addressed to Anna Petty Benson (Mrs. J.M. Benson) from Eris B. Benson. Assures that he is safe.

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997
Benson, Anna Petty, 1884-1974

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