ROBERT MORGAN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 04/06/1979 - HFSID 83739

ROBERT MORGAN
The senator from North Carolina signs this letter in which he shares one of his favorite sayings
Typed Letter signed: “Robert Morgan” 1p, 8x10½. April 6, 1979. On official United States Senate letterhead. Addressed to Mr. Paul Friscat, North Canton, Ohio. Written to “Dear Mr. Friscat”. In full: “Thank you for writing. Your request certainly prompted me to stop and think about sayings that meant something to me./ Although I don't remember where I heard it first, the following quote by Edward P. Morgan expresses my thoughts about one of my favoritie [sic] pasttimes--reading. 'A book is the only place in which you can examine a fragile thought without breaking it, or explore an explosive idea without fear it will go off in your face...It is one of the few havens remaining where a man's mind can get both provocation and privacy.[sic]/ Thank you for your good wishes./ Sincerely”. Robert Morgan (b.1925) represented North Carolina in the U.S. Senate from 1975 to 1981. After graduating from East Carolina College, Morgan began attending Wake Forest University School of Law. Morgan's political career commenced upon his being elected Harnett County Clerk of Court. He then opened his own private practice, gaining a solid reputation in the community. Following a stint in the North Carolina Senate, during which he rose to the position of President Pro Tempore, Morgan was elected attorney general. He resigned from the post in 1974 after winning a seat in the U.S. Senate. More recently, Morgan was involved in the North Carolina Center for Voter Education, serving as its founding president from 2000 to 2003. Two horizontal mailing folds. Slightly creased at upper left-hand corner. Lightly toned. Otherwise, fine condition.