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Clayton, John M. (John Middleton) (1796-1856) to James L. Graham Jr.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06042.02 Author/Creator: Clayton, John M. (John Middleton) (1796-1856) Place Written: [various places] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 February 1856 Pagination: 5 items, 2 newspaper clippings, 2 notes, 1 letter ; 25.2 x 19.9 cm. Order a Copy

Letter regarding the negotiation of the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty of Panama. Accompanied by Clay ANS permitting publication, FF on address panel from envelope and newsclipping publishing the letter.

Clayton, John Middleton, 1796-1856
Graham, James L. Jr., fl. 1856

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