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Richard Beardsley (1838–1876)
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State of Residence: Indiana
- Agent/Consul General (Egypt)
Appointed: July 23, 1872
Presentation of Credentials: September 24, 1872
Termination of Mission: Died at post on January 23, 1876- Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned on December 11, 1872, after confirmation.