John Appleton (1815–1864)

State of Residence: Maine
  1. Chief Clerk
    Appointed: January 26, 1848
    Termination of Appointment: April 25, 1848
  2. Chargé d’Affaires (Bolivia)
    Appointed: March 30, 1848
    Presentation of Credentials: Officially recognized on. January 3, 1849
    Termination of Mission: Left Bolivia May 4, 1849
  3. Assistant Secretary of State
    Appointed: April 4, 1857
    Entry on Duty: April 4, 1857
    Termination of Appointment: June 10, 1860
    • Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned after confirmation on Jan 14, 1858.
  4. Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary (Russia)
    Appointed: June 8, 1860
    Presentation of Credentials: September 9, 1860
    Termination of Mission: Left post on June 8, 1861