Robert Milligan McLane - People - Department History
Robert Milligan McLane (1815–1898)
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State of Residence: Maryland
- Commissioner (China)
Appointed: October 18, 1853
Presentation of Credentials: November 3, 1854
Termination of Mission: Left post on December 12, 1854- Commissioned during recess of the Senate; recommissioned on December 6, 1853, after confirmation. Commissioned to China.
- Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary (Mexico)
Appointed: March 7, 1859
Presentation of Credentials: April 6, 1859
Termination of Mission: Presented recall on December 22, 1860 - Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary (France)
Appointed: March 23, 1885
Presentation of Credentials: May 14, 1885
Termination of Mission: Presented recall on May 20, 1889