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George H. Proffit (1807–1847)

State of Residence: Indiana
  1. Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary (Brazil)
    Appointed: June 7, 1843
    Presentation of Credentials: December 11, 1843
    Termination of Mission: Presented recall on August 10, 1844
    • Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; nomination later rejected by the Senate.