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Cornelius Peter Van Ness (1782–1852)

State of Residence: Vermont
  1. Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary (Spain)
    Appointed: June 1, 1829
    Presentation of Credentials: December 9, 1829
    Termination of Mission: Presented recall on December 21, 1836
    • Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned on February 10, 1830, after confirmation.