Powhatan Ellis - People - Department History
Powhatan Ellis (1790–1863)
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State of Residence: Mississippi
- Chargé d’Affaires (Mexico)
Appointed: January 5, 1836
Presentation of Credentials: May 11, 1836
Termination of Mission: Left post on December 28, 1836 - Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary (Mexico)
Appointed: February 15, 1839
Presentation of Credentials: July 7, 1839
Termination of Mission: Presented recall on April 21, 1842