537. JOHN C. CALHOUN (1782-1850) Vice President of the United States and an ardent supporter of slavery and the Southern cause in Senate debates. L.S., 1p, 4tp, Jan. 10, 1822, War Department, to Hon. H.T. Hubbard in the House of Representatives. In part: "...In answer to your inquiry respecting the error of Major Amos Maynard, whose pension was suspended on account of information received at this Department, I have to inform you that I find some difficulty in deciding amidst the various testimony presented in the case...I have to request that you will favor the Department with your opinion on the subject...". Very good.          $150 - 200