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Benson, Anna Petty, 1884-1974 to Bonner

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09954.193 Author/Creator: Benson, Anna Petty, 1884-1974 Place Written: Tallassee, Alabama Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 October 1943 Pagination: 2 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Anna Petty Benson dated October 11, 1943. Responds to the news of being demoted. Relays updates on church, updates of his siblings, and friends.

Benson, Anna Petty, 1884-1974
Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

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