Peter Parker - People - Department History
Peter Parker (1804–1888)
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State of Residence: Massachusetts
- Chargé d’Affaires ad interim (China)
Began Service: May 1850
Ended Service: July 1853 - Commissioner (China)
Appointed: August 16, 1855
Presentation of Credentials: July 15, 1856
Termination of Mission: Left China August 25, 1857- Commissioned during a recess of Senate; recommissioned on May 26, 1856, after confirmation. Commissioned to China.