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28 October 1985

Mitchell, Parren, 1922-2007

Typed letter signed

Title: To Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

A letter from Parren Mitchell, the House representative from Maryland's seventh district, to Moorhead asking for his support in an effort to get the signatures of one million Americans to show support for the people of South Africa. Mitchell has pledged to get at least one thousand from his district and would like Moorhead to pledge the same from his district. This letter is on House of Representatives stationery.

GLC09613.01.05

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