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. Partly-printed DS, signed “J. C. Calhoun,” one page, 8 x 10, July 1, 1872, War Department letterhead. As Secretary of War, Calhoun informs David H. Vinton “that on the first instant the President of the United States appointed you a Brevet Second Lieutenant in the First regiment of artillery in the service of the United States: should the Senate, at their next session, advise and consent thereto, you will be commissioned accordingly.” In very good condition, with two horizontal folds, light creasing, uniform toning, some scattered light foxing, and mild areas of separation at each end of the folds. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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