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William Smith

Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary, to the Sublime Ottoman Porte With Full Powers to Negotiate a Treaty of Amity and Commerce With Same · 1797–1799

William Smith, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary, to the Sublime Ottoman Porte With Full Powers to Negotiate a Treaty of Amity and Commerce With Same. The Senate voted 20–4 on the nomination on Jul 10, 1797 ().

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Senate confirmation votes

  • Minister plenipotentiary at the court of portugal
    5th Congress ·     20–4 · Jul 10, 1797
  • Envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary, to the sublime ottoman porte with full powers to negotiate a treaty of amity and commerce with same
    5th Congress ·     16–12 · Feb 11, 1799

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