Series 4. Writings and Speeches, 1836-1899, undated (includes facsimiles)

This series includes writings, speeches, drafts of letters, and pamphlets by Pierpont from his college days until the time of his death. Contains originals, typescript copies, and photostat copies. Topics include the West Virginia statehood movement, politics, slavery, and other issues surrounding the Civil War and Reconstruction. Also includes multiple drafts of Pierpont's reminiscences of meetings with Abraham Lincoln.

Descriptive System for Series 4:

Folder Title; Item Number; Item Description; Date

Item Description includes:

1) Original or transcript;

2) Title of item;

3) Number of leaves;

4) Complete or fragment;

5) Description of item;

6) Whether a corresponding transcript or original exists, and its location;

7) Condition of item.