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David Porter (1780–1843)

State of Residence: Pennsylvania
  1. Chargé d’Affaires (Turkey)
    Appointed: April 15, 1831
    Presentation of Credentials: September 13, 1831
    Termination of Mission: Promoted to Minister Resident May 23, 1840
    • Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned on January 2, 1832, after confirmation.
  2. Minister Resident (Turkey)
    Appointed: March 3, 1839
    Presentation of Credentials: May 23, 1840
    Termination of Mission: Died at post on March 3, 1843