George W. Carter - People - Department History
George W. Carter (1826–1901)
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Non-career appointee
State of Residence: Louisiana
State of Residence: Louisiana
- Minister Resident (Venezuela)
Appointed: June 30, 1881
Termination of Mission: Superseded May 16, 1882- Commissioned during a recess of the Senate. Was not issued a letter of credence, but entered into a “practical” relationship with the Government of Venezuela in September 1881, serving at Caracas until superseded.