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 work at Mrs Shippens picture a few hours. Not liking my work I washed it out and as I do not like the Daguerre I will commence a new picture, from an Ambrotype taken of her some years ago.
Events are now so numerous & follow each other so rapidly that I find it impossible to make a note of them as they pass.
Citation: John Henry Brown, autograph journal/account book. Philadelphia, 1844-1890. AMs 574/14.1