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Alfred Conkling (1789–1874)
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State of Residence: New York
- Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary (Mexico)
Appointed: August 6, 1852
Presentation of Credentials: November 30, 1852
Termination of Mission: Presented recall on August 17, 1853