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Benson, T. Wade, 1915-2006 to Mamma

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09954.250 Author/Creator: Benson, T. Wade, 1915-2006 Place Written: San Luis Osbipo, California Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 November 1944 Pagination: 1 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated November 6, 1944. Pertains to receiving letters, the weather and the family farm.

Benson, Anna Petty, 1884-1974
Benson, T. Wade, 1915-2006

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