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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Atlee has been very sick all day.
The Peace Conference, in session at Washington, for some weeks has ajourned. They have submitted to Congress, propositions that may possibly lead to peace if favourably acted upon by that body.
Citation: John Henry Brown (1818-1891), autograph journal/account book. Philadelphia, 1844-1890. AMs 574/14.1