John Young Mason -
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John Young Mason (1799–1859)
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State of Residence: Virginia
- Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary (France)
Appointed: October 10, 1853
Presentation of Credentials: January 22, 1854
Termination of Mission: Died at post on October 3, 1859- Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned on December 6, 1853, after confirmation.