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Moorhead, Carlos J., 1922-2011 to Mr. and Mrs. L. Scott Hardman

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09613.02.3469.01 Author/Creator: Moorhead, Carlos J., 1922-2011 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 21, 1974 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 26.7 cm Order a Copy

One letter from Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead to Mr. and Mrs. L. Scott Hardman dated February 21, 1974. Item is a response to a constituent’s letter. Gives his reason for his subpoena vote, "I agree with you that the Committee needs subpoena powers and certainly was willing to vote for it, but not for a resolution that was so unfair and, in my opinion, irresponsible."

Moorhead, Carlos J., 1922-2011
Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994
Hardman, Scott L., fl. 1974
Hardman, Scott L., Mrs., fl. 1974

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