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Selwyn, Herbert, fl. 1973 to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09613.02.3263 Author/Creator: Selwyn, Herbert, fl. 1973 Place Written: Los Angeles, California Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 October 1973 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 29 cm, Width: 22.5 cm Order a Copy

One letter from Herbert Selwyn to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 26, 1973. Selwyn supports the impeachment of President Nixon. He mentions that he is a "student of American History," and writes, "I believe he should now be held in account by the people of the United States."

Moorhead, Carlos J., 1922-2011
Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994
Selwyn, Herbert, fl. 1973

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