[ Autographs ] JOHN M. CLAYTON (1796 - 1856) American politician and Taylor's Secretary of State who negotiated the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty with Great Britain. A.L.S. "John M. Clayton".5p. 4to., Chippewa, Aug.25, 1854, to Crawford, in part: "...Have you not forgotten the violin strings you have promised to send me by the mail to this P.O. If the dollar I gave you is insufficient, as I apprehend it is, please get them out at any price and I will repay you...". Folds, otherwise very good.