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Powell Clayton (1833–1914)
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State of Residence: Arkansas
- Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary (Mexico)
Appointed: March 22, 1897
Presentation of Credentials: May 13, 1897
Termination of Mission: Promoted to Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary January 13, 1899 - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (Mexico)
Appointed: December 8, 1898
Presentation of Credentials: January 3, 1899
Termination of Mission: Presented recall on May 26, 1905