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Benson, Hubert L., 1911-1999 to Bonner

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09954.167 Author/Creator: Benson, Hubert L., 1911-1999 Place Written: Tallassee, Alabama Type: Autograph letter Date: 20 August 1943 Pagination: 3 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Hubert L. Benson dated August 20, 1943. Pertains to life at their family home. States that the house feels empty with most of the siblings off at war.

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

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