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Moorhead, Carlos J., 1922-2011 to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09613.02.3504.01 Author/Creator: Moorhead, Carlos J., 1922-2011 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 August 1974 Pagination: 1 p.; 20.3 x 26.7 cm. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Mrs. C.E. Sharp from Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated August 23, 1974. He states that he does not want to pass a resolution against Nixon and Leon Jaworski, special prosecutor, would prosecute Nixon. "I certainly agree with you that no purpose would be served by further harassing him."

Moorhead, Carlos J., 1922-2011
Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994
Jaworski, Leon, 1905-1982
Sharp, C.E., Mrs., fl. 1974

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