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Benson, Anna Petty, 1884-1974 to Bonner

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09954.192 Author/Creator: Benson, Anna Petty, 1884-1974 Place Written: Tallassee, Alabama Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 October 1943 Pagination: 2 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Anna Petty Benson dated October 11, 1943. Pertains to working on the farm crops, updates of family and friends, and inquires if he would like the Gospel Broadcast subscription sent to him.

Benson, Anna Petty, 1884-1974
Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997
Benson, James Marion, 1874-1964

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