John Ross Browne (1817-1875)

Non-career appointee
State of Residence: California

1. Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary (China)
   Appointed: March 11, 1868
   Presentation of Credentials: September 29, 1868
   Termination of Mission: Left post July 5, 1869
   • Commissioned to China. Presentation of credentials to the Chief of State upon arrival did not become the normal procedure for U.S. diplomatic representatives in China until 1898. The date given for the presentation of credentials actually represents establishment of an official relationship with appropriate Chinese authorities (which occurred between Sep. 29, 1868 and Oct. 28, 1868), not necessarily including communication to them of a letter or credence.