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Benson, Anna Petty, 1884-1974 to Mom

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09954.139 Author/Creator: Benson, Anna Petty, 1884-1974 Place Written: San Diego, California Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 July 1943 Pagination: 2 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Waymon Benson dated July 12, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed in San Diego. Mentions the family's recent crops.

Benson, Waymon Edwin, 1925-2015
Benson, Anna Petty, 1884-1974

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