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Lawson, Robert F., fl. 1973 to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09613.02.2203 Author/Creator: Lawson, Robert F., fl. 1973 Place Written: Glendale, California Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 November 1973 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope ; 27 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

One letter from Robert F. Lawson to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 20, 1973. Lawson is against the impeachment of President Nixon. Blames the news media for their treatment of the president. He does not believe the president is guilty and includes a postscript about his disapproval of gasoline rationing. "It is bad to continue this talk of impeachment. It only serves those who seek to hurt the United States of America, whether from within or without."

Moorhead, Carlos J., 1922-2011
Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994
Lawson, Robert F., fl. 1973

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