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19 July 1972

Read, William W., fl. 1972

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from William W. Read to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated July 19, 1972. Read supports the impeachment of President Nixon. Condemns Moorhead's defense of the president, "Frankly, I am not sure that I want to see you reelected...Perhaps you would clarify your position regarding Mr. Nixon for me because up to this point I can only class you with him and his associates whose egotistical lust for power have hurt [illegible] country."

GLC09613.02.0791.02

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