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George William Erving (1769–1850)

State of Residence: Massachusetts
  1. Chargé d’Affaires ad interim (Spain)
    Began Service: October 1805
    Ended Service: February 1810
  2. Minister Plenipotentiary (Spain)
    Appointed: August 10, 1814
    Presentation of Credentials: August 24, 1816
    Termination of Mission: Left post on May 15, 1819
    • Commissioned during a recess of the Senate. Nomination confirmed by the Senate on October 3, 1814; commission following confirmation not of record.
  3. Chargé d’Affaires (Turkey)
    • Not commissioned, although his nomination was confirmed by the Senate.