[ Autographs ] SCHUYLER COLFAX (1832 - 1885) Vice President of the United States under Grant, his career was ruined by his involvement in the Credit Mobilier scandal. A.L.S. on engraved U.S. Congress letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Washington, Mar. 4, 1868 introducing a man from Michigan City "...who comes here to talk about their Harbor. They are very reasonable in their requests & Co. Wheeler recommends them. Please put him `on the footing of the most favored nations' as the Treaties say..." Tape along left margin, otherwise very good to fine condition.