James Cooley (diplomat)

James Cooley (1791–1828)[1] was the first Chargé d'Affaires of the United States in Peru. Cooley was appointed on May 2, 1826 [1] but did not arrive until 1827, after being designated by the Secretary of State Henry Clay. as the first. He was charged with “promoting free trade, implementing a policy of preferential tariffs and broadening bilateral relations.”[2]

Cooley died in Peru on February 24, 1828.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "James Cooley". Office of the Historian. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
  2. ^ "Century — Embassy of Peru in the USA". Embassy of Peru in the USA. Retrieved November 9, 2019.


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