Emily Grass

Lincoln and Douglas debates.

First Debate Ottawa, Illinois 

Started at 2pm with no seats or bleachers

Second Debate Freeport, Illinois

A special train brought people from other states.

Third Debate Jonesboro, Illinois

Douglas charged Lincoln,about 1,500 people atended 

Fourth Debate Charleston, Illinois

There were 11 train cars from Indiana, Lincoln charged douglas

The Fifth Debate Galesburg, Illinois

More than 15,000 people jammed the campus of Knox College. 

Sixth debate Quincy, Illinois

approximately 12,000 in attendance were 'Old Whigs

Seventh debate Alton, Illinois

People were charged one dollar for a round trip ticket to ride a steamboat