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Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997 to Mamma

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09954.260 Author/Creator: Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997 Place Written: Indonesia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 January 1945 Pagination: 3 p. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 22, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in Indonesia. Mentions his health and updates of camp. Notes of a boy who woke up everyone while he barked to keep a mouse from jumping on him during his sleep.

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

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