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Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997 to Waymon

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09954.031 Author/Creator: Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997 Place Written: Camp Shelby, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 November 1942 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy

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.

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997
Benson, Waymon Edwin, 1925-2015

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