He was transferred to Washington DC on 31 Aug 1888 and after rapid promotion ended his career as the second British Ambassador to the USA in succession to Lord Pauncefote, who had died in office.
He was transferred to Washington DC on 31 Aug 1888 and after rapid promotion. This rapid promotion was ended his career as the second British Ambassador to the USA in succession to Lord Pauncefote. Lord Pauncefote had died in office.