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Washington Irving (1783–1859)
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State of Residence: New York
- Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary (Spain)
Appointed: February 10, 1842
Presentation of Credentials: August 1, 1842
Termination of Mission: Presented recall on July 29, 1846