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 Rogers picture. Mr. Cobb, Secty of the Treasury, has resigned his place in Mr. Buchanan’s cabinet, because the President will not admit the right of a state to secede from the Union.
Citation: John Henry Brown (1818-1891), autograph journal/account book. Philadelphia, 1844-1890. AMs 574/14.1
Seven southern senators and 23 southern representatives call for southern session and the formation of a Southern confederacy. The Secretary of State, Lewis Cass of Michigan resigned yesterday, over the failure of President Buchanan to reinforce Maj. Anderson in Charleston.