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John Addison Thomas (1811–1858)
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Non-career appointee
State of Residence: New York
State of Residence: New York
- Assistant Secretary of State
Appointed: November 1, 1855
Entry on Duty: November 1, 1855
Termination of Appointment: April 3, 1857- Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned after confirmation on Feb 29, 1856.