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Bayless W. Hanna (1830–1891)
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State of Residence: Indiana
- Minister Resident/Consul General (Iran)
Appointed: April 18, 1885
- Commissioned during a recess of the Senate. Took oath of office, but did not proceed to post. Commissioned to Persia.
- Minister Resident/Consul General (Argentina)
Appointed: June 17, 1885
Presentation of Credentials: October 15, 1885
Termination of Mission: July 1, 1887- Commissioned to the Argentine Republic. Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned on April 28, 1886, after confirmation.
- Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary (Argentina)
Appointed: July 1, 1887
Presentation of Credentials: February 15, 1888
Termination of Mission: Left post on July 8, 1889- Commissioned to the Argentine Republic. Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned on December 15, 1881, after confirmation.