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 Charlotte Kilgours picture.
Washington’s birth day. On account of our recent victories, the day has been one of great rejoicing. Military displays, illuminations, speechifying, fire works &c &c. The Governor & Legislature visited the City. A grand supper at the Continental. Jefferson Davis was this day inaugurated President of the Confederate States for six years.
Citation: John Henry Brown, autograph journal/account book. Philadelphia, 1844-1890. AMs 573/14.1
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 Miss Kilgours picture.
The Presidents second son, Willie, died last night, at the White House.
Citation: John Henry Brown, autograph journal/account book. Philadelphia, 1844-1890. AMs 573/14.1
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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Commenced Miss Kilgours picture. The country in a blaze of glory at our successes last week. My own troubles of a pecuniary nature have so absorbed my mind, that I have no feeling for anything else.
Citation: John Henry Brown, autograph journal/account book. Philadelphia, 1844-1890. AMs 573/14.1
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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Out door busniess. Our troops successful last week beyond expectation. Fort Donelson surrendered by the Rebels, yesterday morning, after three days fighting. Fifteen thousand prisoners taken. Great loss on both sides.
Citation: John Henry Brown, autograph journal/account book. Philadelphia, 1844-1890. AMs 573/14.1
Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard was a Louisiana-born general of the Confederate States Army. He had graduated second in his class from West Point in 1838 and was an admirer of Napoleon. He achieved fame early in the Civil War for commanding the Fort Sumter bombardment and as the victor of the first battle of Manassas. He later served in the Western Theater (including Shiloh and Corinth), Charleston, and the defense of Richmond, but his career was hampered by friction with Jefferson Davis and other generals, as well as by his own predilection for questioning orders.
This is one of approximately 1000 military telegrams in P.G.T. Beauregard’s papers at the Rosenbach.
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By Telegraph
Nashville Tenn
Feby 16th 11:30 PM
Genl Polk
The Fort surrendered this morning at 4 O’clock to 70,000 of the enemy. 1,500 of the Enemy killed and wounded. Our loss 500. Heavy reinforcement were received by the enemy during the night. The General officers believing it impossible to hold the Fort decided to Capitulate to save great loss of life.
Genl’ Floyd with a part of his Command arrived in Clarksville by river. Gen’l Pillow is retreating by land with a large body of troops and will make a stand at Clarksville. Genl Buckner who is reported to have been captured cut his way through and is now at Clarksville. Col. Forrest with a part of his Command also cut their way through and are now at Clarksville. Pillow is certainly safe, also Floyd & Buckner
Citation: Unknown author, telegram to Leonidas Polk. Nashville,16 February 1862. AMs 1168/11
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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No painting.
Congress has passed a Treasury note bill with a clause making these notes a legal tender, another unconstitutional act.
Citation: John Henry Brown, autograph journal/account book. Philadelphia, 1844-1890. AMs 573/14.1
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 Mr Shobers picture. The reported capture of Roanoke island by our troops has created great joy.
Citation: John Henry Brown, autograph journal/account book. Philadelphia, 1844-1890. AMs 573/14.1
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.
Transcript:
At Mr Shobers picture.
Our troops have taken Fort Henry in Tennessee .
Citation: John Henry Brown, autograph journal/account book. Philadelphia, 1844-1890. AMs 573/14.1
Backmark: “PHOTOGRAPHISCH ATELIER/P. CARSTENSEN/Nieuwendijk H201/AMSTERDAM”
Citation: P. Carstensen, carte de visite of unidentified woman. Amsterdam, 1862-66. 2006.1440
Citation: Unidentified photographer, carte de visite of unidentified sitter. n.p., n.d. 2006.976
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