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Petty, Aden, fl. 1944 to Mamma

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09954.237 Author/Creator: Petty, Aden, fl. 1944 Place Written: Clarksville, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 September 1944 Pagination: 2 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Brother Benson from Aden Petty dated September 18, 1944. Pertains to finances, news from home of family and friends, war bonds, and about the church.

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997
Petty, Aden, fl. 1944

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