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Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997 to Daddy and Mamma

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09954.205 Author/Creator: Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997 Place Written: San Francisco, California Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 May 1944 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Anna Petty and James Marion Benson from Eris B. Benson dated San Francisco, California, May 14, 1944. Pertains to discussing love with a bible study group. States that he is enclosing a letter of a young soldier who recently found religion. Inquires about the church in Tallassee.

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

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