Charles Ames Washburn - People - Department History
Charles Ames Washburn (1822–1889)
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State of Residence: California
- Commissioner (Paraguay)
Appointed: June 8, 1861
Presentation of Credentials: November 26, 1861
Termination of Mission: Promoted to Minister Resident May 13, 1863- Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned on July 15, 1861, after confirmation.
- Minister Resident (Paraguay)
Appointed: January 19, 1863
Presentation of Credentials: May 13, 1863
Termination of Mission: Left post on September 10, 1868