Pierce, William H. 1832- creator mixed material monographic eng 5 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. Open to research. 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 mm2005085242 Open to research. DLC 050809 20260227111730.0 mm2005085242