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Charles Ames Washburn (1822–1889)

State of Residence: California
  1. Commissioner (Paraguay)
    Appointed: June 8, 1861
    Presentation of Credentials: November 26, 1861
    Termination of Mission: Promoted to Minister Resident May 13, 1863
    • Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned on July 15, 1861, after confirmation.
  2. Minister Resident (Paraguay)
    Appointed: January 19, 1863
    Presentation of Credentials: May 13, 1863
    Termination of Mission: Left post on September 10, 1868