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 Emily Draytons picture. Army has been badly whipped at Fredericksburg, Va:
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 Emily Draytons picture.
Fighting has been going on at Fredericksburg for some days. Heavy loss on both sides.
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 Mr Kimbers picture. Mr. Buckalew,Dem has been elected to the U.S. Senate by the Legislature of our own State, over Simon Cameron, late Secty of War.
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 Mr Kimbers picture.
There is a perceptible charge in public sentiment in reference to Mr Lincoln & the War. James W. Wall Esq, who less than a year ago, was imprisoned in Fort Lafayette, by order of the War department, on suspicion of treasonable sentiment & practices, has now been elected to the United States Senate by the legislature of New Jersey.
Citation: John Henry Brown, autograph journal/account book. Philadelphia, 1844-1890. AMs 573/14.1
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Page 1, Upper Half
Official Dispatch From Gen. Curtis, &c., &c., &c.
The following official dispatch in reference to the battle of Fayetteville has been received at the headquarters of the army here: –
St. Louis, Dec. 9, 1862.
Major General Halleck, General-in-Chief, Washington: –
My forces of the Army of the Frontier united near Fayetteville, in the midst of a hard fought battle.
General Blunt had maintained his position at Cane Hill until Saturday night, when the enemy, twenty-five thousand strong under Gen. Hindman, attempted a flank movement on his left to prevent the arrival of General Herron’s forces, which had been approaching for four days by forced marches.
On Sunday, about ten A.M., the enemy attacked Gen. Herron near Fayetteville, who by gallant and desperate fighting, held him in check for three hours, until General Blunt’s division came up and attacked him in the rear.
The fight continued desperately until dark.
Our troops then bivouacked on the battle field, while the enemy retreated across the Boston Mountains.
The loss on both sides is heavy, but is much the greater on the side of the enemy, our artillery creating terrible slaughter in their greater numbers.
The enemy had greatly the advantage in position.
Among the enemy’s killed is Colonel Stein, formerly Brigadier General of the Missouri State Guard.
Both Generals Blunt and Herron deserve special commendation for their gallantry in the battle of Fayettesville, Ark.
S.R. Curtis, Major General Commanding
Citation: New York Herald. 11 December 1862. Gift of Steven and Susan Raab. AN .N56792
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 Bohlens picture. The Democrats have carried the States of Ohio & Indiana by large majorities. Great rejoicing by the friends of free speech & a free press.
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 Bohlens picture. The 14th general Election day, for members of Congress, legislature & county offices. I voted the Democratic ticket. It is no holliday thing to be a Democrat now, as the Administration papers denounce them as Traitors.
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 Miss Powers picture.
A Proclamation by the President, suspending the writ of habeas Corpus throughout the whole country. In heavens name, what means this. Is it to close the mouths of those who are opposed to making this an Abolition war. This Proclamation & the one declaring the slaves of all rebels free, after the 1st of Jan. next has terror stricken the people. The air is tremulous with emotion & full of revolution. All our fond hopes of Lincolns conservatism, have melted into heart sickening disappointment. Our earnest prayers for the restoration of the Union as it was and the maintenance of the Constitution as it is, have been disregarded.
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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Commenced Miss Powers picture.
The President has issued a Proclamation, declaring the Slaves of all rebels, free, after the 1st of January next, unless they in the mean time, lay down their arms.
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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No painting. Gen: McClennan gained a Victory at Sharpsburg. heavy loss on both sides.
Citation: John Henry Brown, autograph journal/account book. Philadelphia, 1844-1890. AMs 573/14.1