As Minister , he proved capable of sending reports on Russian aims back to Washington , D.C.
Breckinridge resigned from the House of Representatives in 1894 before his final term 's expiration to accept President Cleveland 's nomination as Minister to Russia where he served until 1897 .
As Minister , Breckinridge proved capable of sending reports on Russia aims back to Washington , D.C.
Breckinridge resigned from the House of Representatives in 1894 before his final term 's expiration to accept President Cleveland 's nomination as Minister to Russia where he served until 1897 .