Abraham Rencher (1798–1883)

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State of Residence: North Carolina

Chargé d’Affaires (Portugal)
Appointed: September 22, 1843
Presentation of Credentials: February 24, 1844
Termination of Mission: Presented recall on November 4, 1847
- Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned on January 11, 1844, after confirmation.