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Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997 to Mamma

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09954.241 Author/Creator: Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997 Place Written: New Guinea Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 October 1944 Pagination: 5 p. : Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated October 21, 1944. Pertains to finances, news from home of family and friends, war bonds, and about the church.

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

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