Henry Maxwell Smythe (1844–1932)

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State of Residence: Virginia

Concurrent Appointments
1. Chargé d’Affaires (Dominican Republic)
  Appointed: September 15, 1893
  Presentation of Credentials: Credentials presented by Smythe's predecessor on November 18, 1893
  Termination of Mission: Left Santo Domingo March 20, 1897
  - Commissioned or accredited to Santo Domingo. Commissioned to Haiti only on the dates indicated and also accredited (but not commissioned) to Santo Domingo under the terms of the acts making appropriations for the diplomatic and consular service of the United States. Smythe was officially received in person at Santo Domingo on October 28, 1895. Also accredited to Haiti; resident at Port-au-Prince.
2. Minister Resident/Consul General (Haiti)
  Appointed: September 15, 1893
  Presentation of Credentials: November 7, 1893
  Termination of Mission: Left post on or shortly after March 9, 1897
  - A Also accredited to Dominican Republic; resident at Port-au-Prince.