Peter Augustus Jay -
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Peter Augustus Jay (1877–1933)
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State of Residence: Rhode Island
- Agent/Consul General (Egypt)
Appointed: December 21, 1909
Presentation of Credentials: November 28, 1910
Termination of Mission: Left post on October 8, 1913 - Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary (El Salvador)
Appointed: May 4, 1920
Presentation of Credentials: February 10, 1921
Termination of Mission: Left post on April 28, 1921 - Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary (Romania)
Appointed: April 18, 1921
Presentation of Credentials: June 30, 1921
Termination of Mission: Left post on May 9, 1925 - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (Argentina)
Appointed: March 18, 1925
Presentation of Credentials: September 24, 1925
Termination of Mission: Left post on December 30, 1926