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Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997 to Whom It May Concern

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09954.143 Author/Creator: Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter Date: 12 July 1943 Pagination: 2 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to H.L. Benson from Eris Benson objecting to being trained to fight in combat rather than working through pacifist positions. Claims that it would be against his faith to kill. Envelope is addressed to H.L. Benson but letter is written to "Whom It May Concern."

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997
Benson, Hubert L., 1911-1999

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