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. Conovers picture. Mr. Lincoln and Suite arrived in this City. A grand & imposing reception. I saw him in an open carriage as he passed down Walnut St. Saw him again at the Continental Hotel in the evening, though not to speak to him.
Citation: John Henry Brown (1818-1891), autograph journal/account book. Philadelphia, 1844-1890. AMs 574/14.1
In Texes, US property located as Brazos Santiago is seized. The Confederacy declares the Mississippi river open to navigation and President Davis appoints Stephen Mallory as Confederate Secretary of the Navy. The Confederate Congress officially declares that all executive departments of the Confederacy have been established. The Confederate States government is now a going concern.
President elect Lincoln arrives in Philadelphia to a tumultuous reception. He is warned of a reported plot to assassinate him as he passes through Baltimore. The President elect remarks that he hopes to restore peace and harmony.