Edham Bey

Edham Bey, recorded as Edhem Bey in the Congressional Directory, was the Ottoman legation’s first secretary and acting head in December 1897. By 13 December he was chargé d’affaires ad interim at 1705 New Hampshire Avenue while Minister Moustapha Bey was absent. ²

The embassy’s succession list places Edham’s period at the head of the mission between 24 November 1897 and 30 March 1898, followed by Ali Ferruh Bey. Alfred Rüstem was appointed to replace Edhem as Washington first secretary on 11 January 1899. ^{1, 3}