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William Pitt Preble (1783–1857)
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State of Residence: Maine
- Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary (Netherlands)
Appointed: June 1, 1829
Presentation of Credentials: January 28, 1830
Termination of Mission: Left post on or shortly before May 2, 1831- Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned on February 10, 1830, after confirmation.