Pierce, William H.,  1832- <br/><br/>
William H. Pierce papers, 1915-1989. 

 - 5  items. 
<br/><br/> Open to research. 
<br/><br/> Eyewitness account of an Abraham Lincoln-Stephen A. Douglas speaking engagement in Peoria, Ill., October 1854.  In the account, written in 1915, Pierce describes the candidates' opinions, physical appearances, speaking styles, the Missouri Compromise, and slavery.  He also mentions viewing Lincoln's body lying in state in New York City Hall.  Includes a typewritten transcript and a printed copy of Lincoln's speech as well as biographical information concerning Pierce. 
<br/><br/><br/>Attorney of New York. 
<br/><br/><br/>Collection material in English. 
<br/><br/>Forms part of: Miscellaneous Manuscripts collection. 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>mm2005085242 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Personal Names: </label><br/>Douglas, Stephen A. 1813-1861. <br/>Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865. <br/>Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 --Death and burial.
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Missouri compromise.<br/>Slavery--United States.
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Geographic Terms: </label><br/>United States--Politics and government--1815-1861.
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Occupation: </label><br/>Lawyers.