John Henry Brown was a painter of portrait miniatures, living and working in Philadelphia. He had met Lincoln in August of 1860 when he was commissioned to paint Lincoln’s portrait for a supporter, but although Brown liked Lincoln personally, he did not agree with Republican policies.

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At Mrs. Barclay’s picture. News of a battle in Missouri. A victory claimed by the enemy. Loss, some hundreds on both sides. Gen Lyon, of the Federal Army killed. The federal troops retreated in order.

Citation: John Henry Brown, autograph journal/account book. Philadelphia, 1844-1890. AMs 573/14.1

John Henry Brown was a painter of portrait miniatures, living and working in Philadelphia. He had met Lincoln in August of 1860 when he was commissioned to paint Lincoln’s portrait for a supporter, but although Brown liked Lincoln personally, he did not agree with Republican policies.

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At Mrs. Barclay’s picture.

So little reliance is to be placed in what the papers say about the War, or the movement of troops, that I do not think it worthwhile to notice them in this book.

John Henry Brown, autograph journal/account book. Philadelphia, 1844-1890. AMs 573/14.1

John Henry Brown was a painter of portrait miniatures, living and working in Philadelphia. He had met Lincoln in August of 1860 when he was commissioned to paint Lincoln’s portrait for a supporter, but although Brown liked Lincoln personally, he did not agree with Republican policies.

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At Mrs. Barclay’s picture. Received a letter from the Post Master, at Sturgeon, Boone Co: Mo: in reply to one I had sent to him, inquiring the whereabouts of Bro: Samuel. He informs me that Bro. Samuel is with Gov: Jackson’s army (Rebel) in the Southern part of Missouri.

John Henry Brown, autograph journal/account book. Philadelphia, 1844-1890. AMs 573/14.1

John Henry Brown was a painter of portrait miniatures, living and working in Philadelphia. He had met Lincoln in August of 1860 when he was commissioned to paint Lincoln’s portrait for a supporter, but although Brown liked Lincoln personally, he did not agree with Republican policies.

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At Mrs. Barclay’s picture. Congress has authorized the President to call out 500,000 soldiers and have voted 500,000,000 of dollars for their support.

John Henry Brown, autograph journal/account book. Philadelphia, 1844-1890. AMs 573/14.1

John Henry Brown was a painter of portrait miniatures, living and working in Philadelphia. He had met Lincoln in August of 1860 when he was commissioned to paint Lincoln’s portrait for a supporter, but although Brown liked Lincoln personally, he did not agree with Republican policies.

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Sick all day with cholera morbus.

The dead & wounded at the battle of Manassas, much less than at first reported.

John Henry Brown, autograph journal/account book. Philadelphia, 1844-1890. AMs 573/14.1

John Henry Brown was a painter of portrait miniatures, living and working in Philadelphia. He had met Lincoln in August of 1860 when he was commissioned to paint Lincoln’s portrait for a supporter, but although Brown liked Lincoln personally, he did not agree with Republican policies.

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At Mrs. Williams picture.

A great battle at Manasses yesterday, between larger armies, than have ever contended against each other on this continent. The federal troops were defeated and completely routed, falling back in great disorder as far as Alexandria & Washington. Loss reported from 3 to 5 thousand. Great consternation at Washington. The excitement here, beyond description.

John Henry Brown, autograph journal/account book. Philadelphia, 1844-1890. AMs 573/14.1

John Henry Brown was a painter of portrait miniatures, living and working in Philadelphia. He had met Lincoln in August of 1860 when he was commissioned to paint Lincoln’s portrait for a supporter, but although Brown liked Lincoln personally, he did not agree with Republican policies.

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At Mrs. Williams picture.

A fight yesterday at Bull Run (Manasses) between a portion of our Army & the Confederates. The results as yet uncertain.

John Henry Brown, autograph journal/account book. Philadelphia, 1844-1890. AMs 573/14.1

John Henry Brown was a painter of portrait miniatures, living and working in Philadelphia. He had met Lincoln in August of 1860 when he was commissioned to paint Lincoln’s portrait for a supporter, but although Brown liked Lincoln personally, he did not agree with Republican policies.

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At Mrs. Williams picture.

Our Army of 60,000 men under Gen McDowell, are moving toward Manassas junction, where the enemy are entrenched in large force.

John Henry Brown, autograph journal/account book. Philadelphia, 1844-1890. AMs 573/14.1

John Henry Brown was a painter of portrait miniatures, living and working in Philadelphia. He had met Lincoln in August of 1860 when he was commissioned to paint Lincoln’s portrait for a supporter, but although Brown liked Lincoln personally, he did not agree with Republican policies.

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At Mrs Williams picture. Our troops have made further advance into Virginia. Skirmishing at or near Martinsburg to our advantage, also in Western Virginia.

Citation: John Henry Brown, autograph journal/account book. Philadelphia, 1844-1890. AMs 574/14.1

John Henry Brown was a painter of portrait miniatures, living and working in Philadelphia. He had met Lincoln in August of 1860 when he was commissioned to paint Lincoln’s portrait for a supporter, but although Brown liked Lincoln personally, he did not agree with Republican policies.

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At Mrs Reeds picture.

The War news is so unreliable that I have concluded not to notice it regularly in this journal. The newspapers on both sides are now engaged at a game of brag.

Citation: John Henry Brown, autograph journal/account book. Philadelphia, 1844-1890. AMs 574/14.1