David Porter (1780–1843)

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State of Residence: Pennsylvania

Chargé d’Affaires (Turkey)
Appointed: April 15, 1831
Presentation of Credentials: September 13, 1831
Termination of Mission: Promoted to Minister Resident May 23, 1840
- Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned on January 2, 1832, after confirmation.
Minister Resident (Turkey)
Appointed: March 3, 1839
Presentation of Credentials: May 23, 1840
Termination of Mission: Died at post on March 3, 1843