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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A report of this morning that Virginia has passed an Act of Secession. Last night a number of soldiers arrived here from Boston on their way to Washington. Pennsylvania troops have been ordered to march immediately as the City of Washington, it is feared, may be taken by the Confederate troops. Enlistment of soldiers going on rapidly. Government will have no difficulty in procuring men or means. Everywhere Banks & men of means are freely subscribing funds to carry on the War.
Citation: John Henry Brown (1818-1891), autograph journal/account book. Philadelphia, 1844-1890. AMs 574/14.1