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Moorhead, Carlos J., 1922-2011 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09613.02.3455.03 Author/Creator: Moorhead, Carlos J., 1922-2011 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 25, 1974 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 21.3 cm, Width: 27.6 cm Order a Copy

One letter from Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated February 25, 1974. Item is a response to a constituent’s letter. Defends his subpoena vote by stating that the constituent did not understand his vote. Explains that the resolution would have given unfair power to the majority party, that it did not ensure that submitted material was relevant and did not establish a timeline.

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

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