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John Winchester Dana (1808–1867)

State of Residence: Maine
  1. Chargé d’Affaires (Bolivia)
    Appointed: August 26, 1853
    Presentation of Credentials: February 23, 1854
    Termination of Mission: Promoted to Minister Resident September 24, 1854
    • Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned on February 8, 1854, after confirmation.
  2. Minister Resident (Bolivia)
    Appointed: June 29, 1854
    Presentation of Credentials: September 24, 1854
    Termination of Mission: Presented recall on March 10, 1859
  3. Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary (Bolivia)
    • Nominated on February 25, 1856; nomination withdrawn before the Senate acted upon it.