James Cooley (1791–1828) was the first Chargé d'Affaires of the United States in Peru. Cooley was appointed on May 2, 1826 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.”
Cooley died in Peru on February 24, 1828.
References
- ^ "James Cooley". Office of the Historian. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
- "Century — Embassy of Peru in the USA". Embassy of Peru in the USA. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
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