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Walter Forward (1783–1852)
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State of Residence: Pennsylvania
- Chargé d’Affaires (Denmark)
Appointed: November 8, 1849
Presentation of Credentials: June 15, 1850
Termination of Mission: Recalled on September 10, 1851- Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned on February 19, 1850, after confirmation. No record has been found of presentation of letter of recall or departure from post.