| 27 volumes, n.d., Nineteenth century literary works by English author Charles Dickens belonging to Dr. Christopher C. Cox (1816-1882). Cox was a Doctor of Laws, medical doctor, surgeon for the U.S. Army during the Civil War, and prolific writer. He served as the first Lieutenant Governor of Maryland from 1865 to 1868.
Christopher Cox, a member of the Union Party, was elected Maryland's first Lieutenant Governor on November 8, 1864, defeating Democrat Thomas Bowie. The position was established under the new Constitution of 1864. As Lieutenant Governor, Cox served as President of the Senate, and was to succeed to the Governor's office "in case of death, resignation, removal from the State, or other disqualification of the Governor." In February 1867, Governor Thomas Swann announced his intentions to resign for a seat in the United States Senate. As preparations for Cox's inauguration began, it was believed that the Republicans would not allow Swann to claim his seat. Swann decided to remain Governor of Maryland. Cox served as Lieutenant Governor until 1868, when the position was abolished by the Constitution of 1867.
See also his Archives of Maryland Online biography. |
