John Henry Smyth - People - Department History
John Henry Smyth (1844–1908)
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State of Residence: North Carolina
- Minister Resident/Consul General (Liberia)
Appointed: May 23, 1878
Presentation of Credentials: August 19, 1878
Termination of Mission: Relinquished charge December 22, 1881 - Minister Resident/Consul General (Liberia)
Appointed: April 12, 1882
Presentation of Credentials: August 4, 1882
Termination of Mission: Presented recall on December 14, 1885