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Hon. James Brown (1766-1835). [Portrait Painting by Matthew H. Jouett] Younger brother of Hon. John Brown, born near Staunton, Va.; came to Kentucky, 1789. First Secretary of State of Kentucky appointed by Isaac Shelby, the first governor. He lived at Liberty Hall with his brother John. After the United States acquired Louisiana Territory, he removed to New Orleans. He was United States Senator from Louisiana, 1812-1823, when President Monroe appointed him Minister to France, where he remained six years. The Monroe Doctrine was delivered to the French Government while he was minister. Many objects belonging to him are shown at Liberty Hall

Hon. James Brown (1766-1835). [Portrait Painting by Matthew H. Jouett] Younger brother of Hon. John Brown, born near Staunton, Va.; came to Kentucky, 1789. First Secretary of State of Kentucky appointed by Isaac Shelby, the first governor. He lived at Liberty Hall with his brother John. After the United States acquired Louisiana Territory, he removed to New Orleans. He was United States Senator from Louisiana, 1812-1823, when President Monroe appointed him Minister to France, where he remained six years. The Monroe Doctrine was delivered to the French Government while he was minister. Many objects belonging to him are shown at Liberty Hall

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