Gouverneur Morris - People - Department History
Gouverneur Morris (1752–1816)
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State of Residence: New York
- Minister Plenipotentiary (France)
Appointed: January 12, 1792
Presentation of Credentials: June 3, 1792
Termination of Mission: Recall requested by the Government of France April 9, 1794- Morris was still at his post when his successor presented credentials.