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Hughey, Willie Fay, 1917-2010 to Bonner

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09954.174 Author/Creator: Hughey, Willie Fay, 1917-2010 Place Written: Norfolk, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 September 1943 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Willie Faye Hughey dated September 7, 1943. Pertains to working and hoping that he will return home soon.

Benson, Anna Petty, 1884-1974
Hughey, Willie Fay, 1917-2010

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