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Burns, J.B., fl. 1974 to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09613.02.0835 Author/Creator: Burns, J.B., fl. 1974 Place Written: La Crescenta, California Type: Typed letter signed Date: 30 July 1974 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 27.7 cm, Width: 21.7 cm Order a Copy

One letter from J.B. Burns to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated July 30, 1974. Burns supports the impeachment of President Nixon. He believes Moorhead is contemptible for his weak minded views and unwillingness to see the truth because he fears offending the President. Burns writes, "You speak of weak circumstantial evidence. What about weak moral character?" He signs "Respect Withheld."

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

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