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Benson, Anna Petty, 1884-1974 to Bonner

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09954.005 Author/Creator: Benson, Anna Petty, 1884-1974 Place Written: Tallassee, Alabama Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 October 1943 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from his mother, Anna Petty Benson dated October 7, 1943. Related to receiving money, and provides updates of friends, their farm and the church.

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

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