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Benson, T. Wade, 1915-2006 to Mamma

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09954.297 Author/Creator: Benson, T. Wade, 1915-2006 Place Written: San Luis Osbipo, California Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 June 1945 Pagination: 3 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated June 1, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in California. Mentions tasks on the base and local fruit in season.

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

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