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Benson, James Mervin, 1912-2006 to Bonner

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09954.154 Author/Creator: Benson, James Mervin, 1912-2006 Place Written: Tallassee, Alabama Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 July 1943 Pagination: 1 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from James Mervin Benson dated July 23, 1943. Pertains to a recent church service. Details how much in donations the received and whom he baptized.

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997
Benson, James Mervin, 1912-2006

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