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31 October 1973

Becket, Elise G., fl. 1973

Typed letter signed

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Elise G. Becket to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 31, 1973. Becket supports the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "I believe the adverse effects of impeachment would be less than the effects of continuing leadership by a president who has shown in so many ways his contempt for the law."

GLC09613.02.1054

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