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Moorhead, Carlos J., 1922-2011 to Carolyn Barker

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09613.02.3444.01 Author/Creator: Moorhead, Carlos J., 1922-2011 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 February 1974 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.3 x 26.7 cm. Order a Copy

One letter from Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead to Carolyn Barker dated February 26, 1974. Item is a response to a constituent’s letter regarding subpoena power and use. Moorhead writes, "I frankly do not believe that just because a resolution or a proposal is approved by lopsided vote there is a requirement that everyone go along with it or that the weaknesses or fallacies in the particular proposal not be expressed."

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

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