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Benson, Hubert L., 1911-1999 to Bonner

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09954.149 Author/Creator: Benson, Hubert L., 1911-1999 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter Date: 17 July 1943 Pagination: 2 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Hubert L. Benson dated July 17, 1943. Pertains to crops on the farm. States that he has a "good thing going with the army." Item is likely a response to GLC09954.143.

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

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