Richard M. Johnson 1780-1850 Vice President under Martin Van Buren and the reputed slayer of Tecumseh. A.L.S. 1p. 4to., Washington, 1821 to Secretary of War John C. Calhoun. Johnson requests Calhoun's reply to a letter, cryptically adding: ...Short was wounded by my side . Marginal mounting remnants on recto, with a I chip in right margin, none affecting text or signature.