Harmanus Bleecker (1779–1849)

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State of Residence: New York

Chargé d’Affaires (Netherlands)
Appointed: May 15, 1839
Presentation of Credentials: July 13, 1839
Termination of Mission: Superseded August 22, 1842
- Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned after confirmation. That commission is not of record, but is enclosed with an instruction of March 19, 1840.