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Hugh Swinton Legare (1797–1843)

State of Residence: South Carolina
  1. Chargé d’Affaires (Belgium)
    Appointed: April 14, 1832
    Presentation of Credentials: September 25, 1832
    Termination of Mission: Presented recall on June 9, 1836
  2. Secretary of State ad interim
    Appointed: May 9, 1843
    Termination of Appointment: June 20, 1843
    • Attorney General; Secretary of State ad interim