Robert Hewson Pruyn (1815–1882)

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State of Residence: New York

Minister Resident (Japan)
Appointed: October 12, 1861
Presentation of Credentials: May 17, 1862
Termination of Mission: Left Japan April 28, 1865
- Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned on January 22, 1862, after confirmation.