John James Appleton (1792–1864)

State of Residence: Massachusetts
  1. Chargé d’Affaires ad interim (Portugal)
    Began Service: June 1820
    Ended Service: Appleton's last despatch was dated July 12, 1821
    • The Legation to Portugal at Rio de Janeiro was closed in 1821.
  2. Chargé d’Affaires (Sweden)
    Appointed: May 2, 1826
    Presentation of Credentials: October 28, 1826
    Termination of Mission: Presented recall on August 16, 1830
    • Served at the court of Sweden and Norway; resident at Stockholm.
  3. Chargé d’Affaires (Portugal)
    • Not commissioned; nomination to be Chargé d’Affaires at Rio de Janeiro rejected by the Senate.