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Sanders, Norton L., fl. 1973-1974 to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09613.02.3447.02 Author/Creator: Sanders, Norton L., fl. 1973-1974 Place Written: Glendale, California Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 March 1974 Pagination: 2 p. ; 21.6 x 27.9 cm. Order a Copy

One letter from Norton L. Sanders to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated March 29, 1974. Sanders supports the impeachment of President Nixon. Letter to Congressman saying that he disagreed with his vote regarding subpoena. Attached to letter is a newspaper clipping (see GLC09613.02.3447.03) He writes, "I do not know the nature or extent of your devotion and/or obligation to President Nixon, but urge your attentiveness to the practical fact that his conduct and defense tactics cannot be rationally explained unless he is guilty."

Moorhead, Carlos J., 1922-2011
Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994
Sanders, Norton L., fl. 1973-1974

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