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Abraham Hanson (1818–1866)
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State of Residence: Wisconsin
- Commissioner and Consul General (Liberia)
Appointed: June 8, 1863
Presentation of Credentials: February 23, 1864
Termination of Mission: Died at post on or before July 20, 1866- Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned on January 12, 1864, after confirmation.