Frederick Ferdinand Low -
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Frederick Ferdinand Low (1828–1894)
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State of Residence: California
- Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary (China)
Appointed: September 28, 1869
Presentation of Credentials: April 27, 1870
Termination of Mission: Left post on July 24, 1873- Commissioned during recess of the Senate; recommissioned on December 21, 1869, after confirmation. Commissioned to China.