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Moorhead, Carlos J., 1922-2011 to Stephen D. Anderson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09613.02.3441.01 Author/Creator: Moorhead, Carlos J., 1922-2011 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 20, 1974 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 26.7 cm Order a Copy

One letter from Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead to Stephen D. Anderson dated February 20, 1974. Item is a response to a constituent in regards to use of subpoena power. Moorhead defends his actions and states, "You are totally mistaken about the nature of the resolution which I voted against and the reasons for my voting as I did."

Moorhead, Carlos J., 1922-2011
Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994
Anderson, Stephen D., fl. 1973-1974

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