Charles Hale (1831–1882)

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State of Residence: Massachusetts

Agent/Consul General (Egypt)
Appointed: May 18, 1864
Presentation of Credentials: About October 15, 1864
Termination of Mission: Presented recall on May 23, 1870
- Commissioned as Consul General only; not recommissioned when his title was changed to Agent and Consul General by Act of Congress approved on June 20, 1864.
Assistant Secretary of State
Appointed: February 19, 1872
Entry on Duty: February 19, 1872
Termination of Appointment: January 24, 1873