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Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997 to Mamma

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09954.275 Author/Creator: Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997 Place Written: Indonesia Type: Typed letter signed Date: February 28, 1945 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated February 28, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in Indonesia.

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

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