Vespasian Ellis (1799–1859)

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State of Residence: Missouri

Chargé d’Affaires (Venezuela)
Appointed: September 30, 1844
Presentation of Credentials: November 29, 1844
Termination of Mission: Presented recall on August 1, 1845
- Commissioned during a recess of the Senate.