The Biographical Dictionary of America/De Long, Charles E.

 

De Long, Charles E., diplomatist, was one of the early settlers in California, a member of the California assembly, 1858–59, and a state senator, 1861–63. He removed to Nevada where he engaged in mining. He was appointed U.S. minister resident to Japan, April 21, 1869, by President Grant, was raised to the dignity of minister plenipotentiary, July 14, 1870, and served till Oct. 7, 1873, when he was succeeded by John A. Bingham. He died in Virginia City, Nev., Oct. 26, 1876.