James Birney - People - Department History
James Birney (1817–1888)
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State of Residence: Michigan
- Minister Resident (Netherlands)
Appointed: January 10, 1876
Presentation of Credentials: March 29, 1876
Termination of Mission: Left post on or soon after April 20, 1882