Alexander Hill Everett -
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Alexander Hill Everett (1790–1847)
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State of Residence: Massachusetts
- Chargé d’Affaires (Netherlands)
Appointed: June 27, 1818
Presentation of Credentials: January 4, 1819
Termination of Mission: Had farewell audience April 7, 1824- Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned on November 30, 1818, after confirmation.
- Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary (Spain)
Appointed: March 9, 1825
Presentation of Credentials: September 4, 1825
Termination of Mission: Left post on August 1, 1829 - Commissioner (China)
Appointed: March 13, 1845
Presentation of Credentials: October 26, 1846
Termination of Mission: Died at post on June 28, 1847- Commissioned to China.
- Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary (China)
- Nomination of February 25, 1845, not confirmed by the Senate.