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Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997 to Mamma

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09954.248 Author/Creator: Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 November 1944 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 4, 1944. Pertains to letters received by Anna that he would like to be kept, and receiving visitors where he is stationed.

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

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