James M. Buchanan - People - Department History
James M. Buchanan (1803–1876)
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State of Residence: Maryland
- Minister Resident (Denmark)
Appointed: May 11, 1858
Presentation of Credentials: August 10, 1858
Termination of Mission: Presented recall on May 10, 1861