William H. Pierce papers, 1915-1989.

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William H. Pierce papers, 1915-1989.

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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.

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Douglas, Stephen A. (Stephen Arnold), 1813-1861

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Stephen Arnold Douglas (April 23, 1813 – June 3, 1861) was an American politician and lawyer from Illinois. He was one of two Democratic Party nominees for president in the 1860 presidential election, which was won by Abraham Lincoln. Douglas had previously defeated Lincoln in the 1858 United States Senate election in Illinois, known for the Lincoln–Douglas debates. During the 1850s, Douglas was one of the foremost advocates of popular sovereignty, which held that each territory should be allowe...

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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

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