John Nelson - People - Department History
John Nelson (1794–1860)
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State of Residence: Maryland
- Chargé d’Affaires (Kingdom of the Two Sicilies)
Appointed: October 24, 1831
Presentation of Credentials: January 25, 1832
Termination of Mission: Left post on or soon after October 15, 1832- Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned on January 3, 1832, after confirmation.
- Secretary of State ad interim
Appointed: February 29, 1844
Termination of Appointment: March 31, 1844- Attorney General; Secretary of State ad interim