Alexander Asboth (1811–1868)

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State of Residence: Missouri

Concurrent Appointments
1. Minister Resident (Argentina)
  Appointed: March 12, 1866
  Presentation of Credentials: October 20, 1866
  Termination of Mission: Died at post on January 21, 1868
  - Commissioned to the Argentine Republic. Also accredited to Uruguay; resident at Buenos Aires.
2. Minister Resident (Uruguay)
  Appointed: April 5, 1867
  Presentation of Credentials: Officially recognized on October 2, 1867
  Termination of Mission: Died at Buenos Aires January 21, 1868
  - Also accredited to Argentina; resident at Buenos Aires.