JAMES BUCHANAN Secretary of State Signed Letter to Charge d'Affaires of John Randolph Clay - $20K VALUE

rare Signed Letter from Secretary of State James Buchanan to Chargé d’Affaires of Peru John Randolph Clay in regards to Peruvian expedition Item Description        This rare and special piece of American History is a handwritten letter from the Secretary of State, James Buchanan is to the American Diplomat and Chargé d’Affaires, John Randolph Clay. James Buchanan served as the United States Secretary of State from March 10, 1845 to March 7, 1849. He later became the 15th President of the United States in 1857. J ohn Randolph Clay served as the United States  Chargé d’Affaires to Peru from  December 15, 1847 to August 22, 1853. In this very important correspondence, Secretary of State James Buchanan responds to John Randolph Clay's request for additional funds for his expedition of the Amazon river in Peru. Buchanan relays that Randolph Clay shall receive half of what he requested through the Bank of London ($2,250.00). Buchanan requests, on behalf of the President, that Randolph C