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Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997 to Daddy

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09954.055 Author/Creator: Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997 Place Written: Camp Shelby, Mississippi Type: Typed letter signed Date: 4 December 1942 Pagination: 1 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One envelope addressed to James Marion Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 4, 1942. Inquires about gas rations and the farm.

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997
Benson, James Marion, 1874-1964

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