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Benson, Hubert L., 1911-1999 to Bonner

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09954.190 Author/Creator: Benson, Hubert L., 1911-1999 Place Written: Tallassee, Alabama Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 October 1943 Pagination: 2 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Hubert, Byron and Lillie Mae Benson dated October 8, 1943. Pertains to a birthday party they attended recently for Barbara. Hopes that he can be discharged from the military soon.

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997
Benson, Lillie Mae, 1914-2002
Benson, Hubert L., 1911-1999

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