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Benson, T. Wade, 1915-2006 to Lilly

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09954.015 Author/Creator: Benson, T. Wade, 1915-2006 Place Written: East Tallassee, Alabama Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 September 1942 Pagination: 2 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Lillie Mae Benson from T. Wade Benson dated September 16, 1942. Letter written from the front lines. Pertains to corresponding with family and friends.

Benson, Lillie Mae, 1914-2002
Benson, T. Wade, 1915-2006

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