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Richard Gibbs (1819–1894)
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State of Residence: New York
- Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary (Peru)
Appointed: April 9, 1875
Presentation of Credentials: July 10, 1875
Termination of Mission: Presented recall on April 15, 1879- Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned on December 14, 1875, after confirmation.
- Minister Resident/Consul General (Bolivia)
Appointed: June 18, 1883
Presentation of Credentials: October 16, 1883
Termination of Mission: Presented recall on September 11, 1885- Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned on December 19, 1883, after confirmation.