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Title: Letter and Envelope, Mark X. Benson, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, September 21, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise dated September 20 and 21 about general matters. In the letter, Mark mostly discusses her visits to Alabama. Includes an envelope postmarked September 21, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-09-21_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter, Mark X. Benson to Eloise Benson, September 27, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise about a United Service Organizations (USO) show that he witnessed and a mail plane disaster.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-09-27_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter, Mark X. Benson, Leyte, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, October 1, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise reflecting his homesickness and discussing other general matters.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-10-01_MXB_Letter
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Letter and Envelope, Mark X. Benson, Leyte, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, October 8, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise reflecting on re-enlistment opportunities and other general matters. Includes an envelope postmarked October 8, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-10-08_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter and Receipt, Mark X. Benson, Leyte, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, October 7, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise listing items that he has sent to her and other general matters.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-10-07_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter and Envelope, Mark X. Benson, Leyte, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, October 09, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise on his dental appointment and other general matters. Includes an envelope postmarked October 9, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-10-09_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter and Envelope, Mark X. Benson, Leyte, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, October 19, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise describing his feelings of being “frozen” in the Philippines among other general matters. Includes an envelope postmarked October 10, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-10-10_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter and Envelope, Mark X. Benson, Leyte, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, October 11, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise detailing his responsibilities within a new system of mail deliveries that integrated air mail. Mark also details his experiences on an LCI (Landing Craft Infantry). Includes an envelope postmarked October 20, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945_10-11_MXB_Letters
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter, Envelope, and Appointment Reminder, Mark X. Benson to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, October 21, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Romantic correspondence from Mark to Eloise confirming his day of discharge. Includes an envelope postmarked October 21,1945 and a note written on the back of a dental appointment reminder.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-10-21_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter and Envelope, Mark X. Benson, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, October 23, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter of reassurance from Mark to Eloise about some of her general anxieties at the end of the war. Includes an envelope postmarked October 23, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-10-23_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter and Envelope, Mark X. Benson, Leyte Gulf, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, October 26, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise about general matters. Includes an envelope postmarked October 26, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-10-26_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter, Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, to Mark X. Benson, November 2, 1945.
Author: Eloise Benson, Mark X. Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Eloise to Mark on decorated stationery. Eloise discusses general matters concerning family, friends, and personal projects.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-11-02_EB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter, Mark X. Benson to Eloise Benson, April 15, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise detailing Church activities and Mark’s anticipation of receiving a Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two bronze stars. The letter also mentions the liberation of the last large island of the Philippines.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-04-15_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter, Mark X. Benson to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, April 6, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise with a description of a visit to an old battle ground.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-04-06_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter, Mark X. Benson to Eloise Benson, April 8, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise with a discussion of Russia’s involvement in the war in Europe.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-04-08_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter, Mark X. Benson, Leyte, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, December 7, 1944.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise concerning general matters in Leyte, Philippines as well as in Gulf Breeze. The letter contains a firsthand account of Mark's experience under active Japanese military attack with a description of witnessing a Japanese "suicide dive," as well as his experience with the local Filipino residents.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1944-12-07_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter, Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, to Mark X. Benson, February 12, 1945.
Author: Eloise Benson, Mark X. Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter with decorative stationery from Eloise to Mark about general matters.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-02-12_EB_Eloise_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter and Envelope, Mark X. Benson to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, February 15, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise about Mark’s fellow Navy officer, Harton(?), and other general matters. Includes an envelope postmarked February 15, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-02-15_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter and Envelope, Mark X. Benson to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, February 22, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise regarding the Filipino-American Protestant church’s charity work to local families affected by the war. Includes an envelope postmarked February 22, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-02-22_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter and Envelope, Mark X. Benson to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, February 23, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise about general matters. Includes an envelope postmarked February 23, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-02-23_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

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