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 Shippens picture.
War, war, war is the only subject now occupying the public mind or the columns of our papers. As yet I have seen nothing to change my mind on this subject. I do not believe that the trouble can be settled by the sword, not by armed bands, not the march of Warriors, not by shouts of battle, not by many garments rolled in blood.
Citation: John Henry Brown, autograph journal/account book. Philadelphia, 1844-1890. AMs 574/14.1