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