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