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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Sunday, At Church.
The public startled by the news of Mr. Lincolns secret departure from Harrisburg and arrival in Washington this morning. He left Harrisburg last evening alone & in disguise, for this City & from here direct to Washington. He was induced to this, his friends say, by just fears of violence to him, in his passage through Baltimore.
Citation: John Henry Brown (1818-1891), autograph journal/account book. Philadelphia, 1844-1890. AMs 574/14.1