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Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997 to Daddy

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09954.118 Author/Creator: Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997 Place Written: Camp Shelby, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 May 1943 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to James Marion Benson from Eris B. Benson dated May 19, 1943. Relays that he will not be able to write for two weeks. Inquires about watermelons growing on the farm.

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

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