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Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997 to Mamma

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09954.027 Author/Creator: Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997 Place Written: Camp Shelby, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 November 1942 Pagination: 2 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

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."

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

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