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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09954.033 Author/Creator: Benson, T. Wade, 1915-2006 Place Written: San Luis Obispo, California Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 November 1942 Pagination: 3 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated November 23, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in California. Mentions that he has a cold.

Benson, T. Wade, 1915-2006
Benson, Anna Petty, 1884-1974

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