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Title: Letter and Envelope, Mark X. Benson, Leyte Gulf, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, October 24, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Romantic correspondence from Mark to Eloise. Includes an envelope postmarked October 24, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-10-24_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, Mark X. Benson, Leyte Gulf, to Eloise Benson, November 6, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise outlining the itinerary of his return to the Gulf Breeze.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-11-06_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 illustrating Mark’s earnestness to be discharged and other general matters. Includes an envelope postmarked October 19, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-10-19_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter and Envelope, Mark X. Benson, Leyte, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, October 25, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Romantic correspondence from Mark to Eloise and describes other general matters. Includes an envelope postmarked October 24, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-10-25_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter, Mark X. Benson, Leyte, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, October 28, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise discussing arrangements in preparation for Mark’s return to Gulf Breeze.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-10-28_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, 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 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: Letter, Mark X. Benson, Leyte, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, December 8, 1944.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise with a description of the war as “advertised to be an army show.” Includes a witness account of the last large Japanese ship to leave the Philippines after the American military occupation.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1944-12-08_MXB_Letter_10_pages
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter, Mark X. Benson, Leyte, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, December 8, 1944.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise answering previous letters from Eloise.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1944-12-08_MXB_Letter_11_pages
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter, Mark X. Benson to Eloise Benson, December 28, 1944.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise relating the Navy’s support of one of MacArthur’s skirmishes. Includes Mark’s insight on the Japanese as adversaries in war.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1944-12-28_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter, Mark X. Benson, Leyte, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, November 25, 1944.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise concerning general matters including a witness account of American forces shooting down of a twin motor Japanese bomber plane.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1944-11-25_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter and Newspaper Clippings, Mark X. Benson, Leyte, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, December 14, 1944.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise about general matters with reference to an article about a newspaper article about the Newport Chemical Production, a picture of the Florida Highway Patrol Station, and a picture of Postmaster M. Oliver Brawner loading an airplane set to fly directly from Pensacola to New York.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1944-12-14_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter, Mark X. Benson, Leyte, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, December 17, 1944.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise that contains an analysis of the war’s progress.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1944-12-17_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Gulf Breeze, FL (41)	+ -
Leyte, Philippines (37)	+ -
Tacloban (9)	+ -
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Philippines (4)	+ -

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mixed material (1)	+ -

Mark X. Benson (40)	+ -
Eloise Benson (39)	+ -

Set of related objects (37)	+ -
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