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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Had a Daguerre taken of Mrs. Gibson, an aged lady.
The Convention of Alabama, passed an Ordinance of Secession yesterday, at 2:30 today. The Convention of Florida, passed an ordinance of Secession, yesterday at 12.20 P.M. thus making four states, as follows, South Carolina Dec: 20. Mississippi Jan: 9. Florida Jan 10. Alabama Jan: 11.
Mr. Thomas, of Maryland, who was appointed to fill the vacancy in the cabinet, caused by Mr Cobb’s resignation, has also resigned.
Citation: John Henry Brown (1818-1891), autograph journal/account book. Philadelphia, 1844-1890. AMs 574/14.1
South Carolina demands the surrender of Ft. Sumter again. Maj. Anderson refuses. However, Louisiana seizes the US Marine Hospital in New Orleans.
The New York legislature adopts strong pro-Union resolutions.
Mass meetings take place North and South.