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James B. Thornton (1801–1838)

State of Residence: New Hampshire
  1. Chargé d’Affaires (Peru)
    Appointed: June 15, 1836
    Presentation of Credentials: Officially recognized on March 16, 1837
    Termination of Mission: Left Peru December 10, 1837
    • Commissioned to Peru, but received by the Government of the Peru-Bolivian Confederation. Returned to Peru, but died at Callao on January 25, 1838, without resuming charge of the Legation.