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John Lothrop Motley (1814–1877)

State of Residence: Massachusetts
  1. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (Austria)
    Appointed: August 10, 1861
    Presentation of Credentials: November 14, 1861
    Termination of Mission: June 14, 1867
    • Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned after confirmation on January 22, 1862.
  2. Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary (United Kingdom)
    Appointed: April 13, 1869
    Presentation of Credentials: June 18, 1869
    Termination of Mission: Presented recall on December 6, 1870
    • Commissioned to England.