Thomas Hart Clay (1803-1871)

Non-career appointee
State of Residence: Kentucky

1. Minister Resident (Nicaragua)
   Appointed: October 21, 1862
   Presentation of Credentials: January 15, 1863
   Termination of Mission: Superseded May 31, 1863
   • Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned after confirmation on Jan 19, 1863.
2. Minister Resident (Honduras)
   Appointed: April 16, 1863
   Presentation of Credentials: April 5, 1864
   Termination of Mission: Relinquished charge August 10, 1866
   • Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned after confirmation on Jan 18, 1864. Officially recognized on Apr 5, 1864.