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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, 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, March 31, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise about church services, letters received, packages delivered, and other general matters. Includes an envelope postmarked March 31, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-03-31_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

Title: Letter, Mark X. Benson to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, February 24, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise about some of Eloise’s challenges in Gulf Breeze and other general matters. Includes an envelope postmarked February 24, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-02-24_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter, Mark X. Benson to Eloise Benson, April 12, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: The first two pages in a letter from Mark to Eloise about general matters including his response to pictures and letters from Eloise.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-04-12_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter and Envelope, Mark X. Benson to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, April 19, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise about general matters. Includes an envelope postmarked April 19, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-04-19_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter, Mark X. Benson to Eloise Benson, April 20, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise with a discussion about their strategic location in relation to the Japanese-occupied territory in the Philippines, and Mark’s assessment of the war in Europe.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-04-20_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter and Envelope, Mark X. Benson, Leyte, Philippines, on letterhead of American Red Cross, to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, November 4, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise with the American Red Cross stationery. Mark provides Eloise with an update on his journey back to the United States and a Church service that he was able to attend. Includes an envelope postmarked November 4, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-11-04_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Telegram, Mark X. Benson, Seattle, WA, to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, November 25, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Telegram from Mark to Eloise confirming his arrival to the United States.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-11-25_MXB_Telegram
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Letter and Envelope, Mark X. Benson, Seattle, WA, to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, November 26, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise describing his first day back in the United States. Includes an envelope postmarked November 27, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-11-26_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter and Envelope, Mark X. Benson, Seattle, WA, to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, November 27, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise about his stay in Seattle, Washington. Includes an envelope postmarked November 28, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-11-27_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Mark X. Benson, World War II Letters (100)	+ -
Gulf Breeze Post Office (7)	+ -

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