Richard Milford Blatchford - People - Department History
Richard Milford Blatchford (1798–1875)
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State of Residence: New York
- Minister Resident (Holy See)
Appointed: August 9, 1862
Presentation of Credentials: November 26, 1862
Termination of Mission: Left post shortly before May 20, 1863- Commissioned as Minister Resident at Rome. Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned on January 19, 1863, after confirmation.