Prominent American politician (1782–1850) who served as vice president under John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson and later wielded great power and influence in the Senate as a champion of Southern causes, including slavery. LS signed “J. C. Calhoun,” one page, 8 x 10, October 13, 1820. Letter to Thomas Grosvenor in Connecticutt. In part: “I hope I properly appreciate the motive of one so distinguished as yourself…and I need not acquaint you with what pleasure & willingness I would disperse with your observance of such points of the law in question as are disagreeable to you, had I the power to do so. But in the execution of the law I have no discretion given me. I must therefore, in all cases require a strict compliance with its provisions.” Matted and framed with an engraved portrait of Calhoun, to an overall size of 20.5 x 14.5. Intersecting folds, and a bit of scattered light toning, otherwise fine condition.
In 1817, James Monroe appointed Calhoun as Secretary of War, where he served until 1825. Calhoun expressed his nationalism in advising Monroe to approve the Missouri Compromise, which most other Southern politicians saw as a distinctly bad deal. However, he believed that continued agitation on the slavery issue threatened the Union, and sought a conclusion to the Missouri dispute. Five years later, Calhoun would find himself the nation’s seventh vice president. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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