The heads of British diplomatic missions are persons appointed as senior diplomats to individual nations, or international organizations. They are usually appointed as ambassadors, except in member countries of the Commonwealth of Nations where a high commissioner is appointed. The head of mission to an international organization is usually a permanent representative. For some nations a consul or consul-general is appointed.
No. 1. [Untitled] Legation of the United States, November 21, 1865. Sire: The formal declarations of your Majesty’s minister have created the impression that the cause of the difficulties experienced…
No. 1. [Untitled] Legation of the United States in Japan, Yedo, November 30, 1865. I have the honor to inform your excellency of my return to Yedo, and to transmit…
No. 2. [Untitled] Legation of the United States in Japan, Yedo, December 16, 1865. I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your excellency’s letter of yesterday, and in…
No. 1. Mr. Portman to Midsuno Idsumi no Kami. Legation of the United States in Japan, Yedo, January 8, 1866. I have the honor to inform your excellency that my…