Alpheus Starkey Williams - People - Department History
Alpheus Starkey Williams (1810–1878)
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State of Residence: Michigan
- Minister Resident (El Salvador)
Appointed: August 16, 1866
Presentation of Credentials: January 21, 1867
Termination of Mission: Had farewell audience October 27, 1869- Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned on March 2, 1867, after confirmation.