James Semple (1798–1866)

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State of Residence: Illinois

Chargé d’Affaires (Colombia)
Appointed: October 14, 1837
Presentation of Credentials: April 21, 1838
Termination of Mission: Left post on or soon after March 4, 1842
- Commissioned to New Granada.