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Moorhead, Carlos J., 1922-2011 to Josephine Bradley

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09613.02.3466.01 Author/Creator: Moorhead, Carlos J., 1922-2011 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 February 1974 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20.3 x 26.5 cm. Order a Copy

One letter from Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead to Josephine Bradley dated February 20, 1974. Item is a response to a constituent’s letter and attached newspaper clipping regarding the constitutional process. He writes, "I can assure you I have faith in the constitutional process, but the constitutional process also allows people who object to certain provisions in a resolution to vote 'no' and express their reasons for opposition."

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

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