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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Cox , Samuel Sullivan 1824 -1889 (search)
Cox, Samuel Sullivan 1824-1889
Statesman; born in Zanesville, O., Sept. 30, 1824: graduated at Brown University in 1846: became editor of the Statesman of Columbus, O., in 1853; was a Democratic Representative in Congress from Ohio in 1857-65; and from New York in 1868-82.
During his service in Congress he secured an increase of salary for the letter-carriers throughout the country, and also an annual vacation without loss of pay. In 1885-86 he was United States minister to Turkey, and on his return was again elected to Congress.
He was a pleasing speaker, writer, and lecturer.
Chief among his many publications are Puritanism in politics; Eight years in Congress; Free land and free trade; Three decades of federal legislation; and The diplomat in Turkey.
He died in New York City, Sept. 10, 1889.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Stone , Charles Pomeroy 1824 -1887 (search)
Stone, Charles Pomeroy 1824-1887
Military officer; born in Greenfield, Mass., Sept. 30, 1824; graduated at the United States Military Academy in 1845; served in the Mexican War, and was promoted captain for gallantry in the battle of Molino del Rey. When the Civil War broke out he was appointed colonel of the 14th United States Infantry, and placed in command of the outposts and defences of Washington.
On Oct. 20, 1861, he was ordered by General McClellan to closely watch the movements of the enemy and make a feint of crossing the Potomac at Ball's Bluff.
After obeying these orders it seems that he supposed the enemy might be surprised, and with that object in view crossed the Potomac in the night.
On Oct. 21 he was attacked and defeated, with heavy loss.
General Stone remained in his command till Feb. 9, 1862, when he was arrested and confined in Fort Lafayette in New York Harbor till Aug. 16.
He was then released, as no charge had been made against him. Immediately after