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