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Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997 to Mamma

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09954.076 Author/Creator: Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997 Place Written: Camp Shelby, Mississippi Type: Typed letter signed Date: 1 January 1943 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Annie Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 1, 1943. Inquires about the farm, work, Christmas and who is marrying whom in the town.

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997
Ingram, Annie Benson, 1919-2010

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