[ Autograph ] John Ray 1838-1905 Lincoin's private secretary, Secretary of State 1898-1905 and a sponsor of the treaty leading to construction of the Panama Canal. Fine I.S.P. 4.5in x 6.5in on 10in x 12in mount, a fine chest, up portrait inscribed: "To R. S. Chilton Jr. with the cordial regards of John Hay" Also signed by the photographer fine condition.