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Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997 to Mamma

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09954.262 Author/Creator: Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997 Place Written: Indonesia Type: Typed letter signed Date: 27 January 1945 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 27, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in Indonesia. Mentions reading the bible.

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

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