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Soderberg, Marion P., fl. 1973-1974 to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09613.02.3506.02 Author/Creator: Soderberg, Marion P., fl. 1973-1974 Place Written: La Canada, California Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 August 1974 Pagination: 1 p.; 21.9 x 27.7 cm. Order a Copy

One letter from Marion P. Soderberg to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated August 9, 1974. Soderberg is against the impeachment of President Nixon. She feels that Nixon should not be prosecuted. She writes, "Our trial now is the quality of mercy of you and others who hold power over the future fate of a man who has given generously of his considerable talents, and possibly has much more to give."

Moorhead, Carlos J., 1922-2011
Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994
Soderberg, Marion P., fl. 1973-1974

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