William Henry Bissell - People - Department History
William Henry Bissell (1811–1860)
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State of Residence: Illinois
- Chargé d’Affaires (Argentina)
Appointed: May 24, 1853
- Commissioned near the Government of Buenos Aires. Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; declined appointment.