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Henry William Blair (1834–1920)
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State of Residence: New Hampshire
- Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary (China)
Appointed: February 27, 1891
- Commissioned to China. Took oath of office under recess appointment, but did not proceed to post, the Government of China having objected to his appointment.