Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar (1798–1859)

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State of Residence: Texas

Minister Resident (Argentina)
Appointed: July 23, 1857
- Commissioned to the Argentine Confederation. Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; did not serve under this appointment.
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary (Nicaragua)
Appointed: December 23, 1857
- Appointment revoked.
Concurrent Appointments
1. Minister Resident (Costa Rica)
  Appointed: January 20, 1858
  Presentation of Credentials: September 14, 1858
  Termination of Mission: Notified the Government of Costa Rica by note from Releajo, Nicaragua, of termination of his mission May 20, 1859
  - Also accredited to Nicaragua; resident at Managua.
2. Minister Resident (Nicaragua)
  Appointed: January 20, 1858
  Presentation of Credentials: February 8, 1858
  Termination of Mission: Left post on May 20, 1859
  - Also accredited to Costa Rica; resident at Managua.