01582cpcaa2200325 a 4500 mm2005085242 DLC 20260227111730.0 050809|||||||||||| eng mm2005085242 DLC dacs DLC DLC W lcmd Pierce, William H., 1832- William H. Pierce papers, 1915-1989. 5 items. Open to research. 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. Attorney of New York. Collection material in English. Forms part of: Miscellaneous Manuscripts collection. Douglas, Stephen A. (Stephen Arnold), 1813-1861. Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865. Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Death and burial. Missouri compromise. Slavery United States. United States Politics and government 1815-1861. Lawyers. itoamc 44723 44723