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Holmes, Jean B., fl. 1974 to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09613.02.0817 Author/Creator: Holmes, Jean B., fl. 1974 Place Written: Pasadena, California Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 July 1974 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 17.6 cm, Width: 15.2 cm Order a Copy

One letter from Jean B. Holmes to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated July 31, 1974. Holmes supports the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "If you actually 'voted your conscience' you don't represent the conscience of this constituent." Holmes also mentions that she contributed to Moorhead's congressional campaign and regrets it.

Moorhead, Carlos J., 1922-2011
Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994
Holmes, Jean B., fl. 1974

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