[646] *Mr. Clayton, Secretary of State, to Don A. C. de la Barca.

My Dear Sir: Business of great importance to the interests of your government requires your immediate presence here; and I hope to see you at Washington as soon after the receipt of this note as your convenience will possibly allow you to repair hither.

Very respectfully, &c., &c.,

JOHN M. CLAYTON.

Don A. Calderon de la Barca, &c., &C., &C.
Glenn Cove, Long Island.