Items

• David Kinney McDonogh
• Aaron Hoff Silhouette with signature
• Aaron Hoff Silhouette
• Voyage of the Rebecca
• Aaron O. Hoff

  Attended Lafayette 1832-33
• John Bemo

  Portrait of John Bemo, a Native American student at Lafayette in the 19th century.
• Walter Lowrie

  Portrait of Walter Lowrie
• Lafayette College, 1869

  Pen and ink sketch of Lafayette College campus July 25, 1869
• Lafayette College 1850

  Pen and ink drawing of Lafayette College from an 1850 map.
• Expedition to Liberia

  Document describing the upcoming voyage of the ship Mariposa that would deliver manumitted slaves from the McDonogh plantation in New Orleans to the colony of Liberia.
• Emigrants by the Ship Mariposa

  Letter to the Rev. Mr. McLain from John McDonogh describing each of the passengers on the ship Mariposa who were former slaves on McDonogh's plantation.
• John McDonogh
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• John McDonogh to Walter Lowrie

  John is through with supporting David. John asks Lowrie to inform David that John will no longer support or contact him. The only way John will have a change of heart is if David decides to go to Africa. ... Original letter at the PRESBYTERIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Philadelphia)
• David McDonogh to Walter Lowrie

  David cannot get over to visit Lowrie as soon as expected because there is only one boat left this winter, and it is so full they will not take his things. David will do whatever it is Lowrie requests. ... Original letter at the PRESBYTERIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Philadelphia)
• David McDonogh to Walter Lowrie

  David has encountered white men who treat him extremely horribly. "Therefore sir, --with due deference to your honor- I have resolved to cover my sable brow with a hand of despair and never more to look up to the White man; whatever may be his profession or condition is society, as a true friend." David asks for money to pay his debts. ... Original letter at the PRESBYTERIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Philadelphia)
• David McDonogh to Walter Lowrie

  David is very thankful that Lowrie has reconciled him and John. David has not yet received his diploma because is bill is not paid. He asks Lowrie if he has received a bill from Mr. McKean. David is excited for the opportunity to attend lectures in New York. ... Original letter at the PRESBYTERIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Philadelphia)
• John McDonogh to Walter Lowrie

  John has new hope in David after receiving a letter from Lowrie. John and Lowrie agree that David will live with Lowrie and attend medical lectures and practice in the hospital in NYC. John believes this is good for David and his religious being. In the spring, David will leave the United States for Africa. ... Original letter at the PRESBYTERIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Philadelphia)
• David McDonogh to Walter Lowrie

  David has graduated as one of nine young men from Lafayette College. Dr. Junkin is being reinstated. He was formerly President of Miami University of Ohio. David thanks Lowrie for allowing him to stay with his family in New York City. David is still trying to obtain more medical information on attending lectures. ... Original letter at the PRESBYTERIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Philadelphia)
• John McDonogh to Walter Lowrie

  David has decided not to go to Africa. John asks Lowrie to no longer think of David, yet they will now focus on Washington. John is sending Washington money for things he may need. John was sick the past seven weeks. Lowrie had an accident in which he was hurt, but he is now well. ... Original letter at the PRESBYTERIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Philadelphia)
• David McDonogh to Walter Lowrie

  David is graduating in a little less than a month, on September 21. He would like to study a few days after in order to receive his diploma and have it signed. David still has some work to do with Dr. Abernethy which will take 6 to 8 weeks. David has been spending ample time at Mr. Dekson's Apothecary Store in order to become acquainted with medicines. ... Original letter at the PRESBYTERIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Philadelphia)
• John McDonogh to Reverend G.C. Lowrie

  John makes travel plans for Lowrie. John prefers Lowrie to take a 3 o'clock train rather than the steamboat. There is no stagecoach from Hicksville to Huntington. ... Original letter at the PRESBYTERIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Philadelphia)
• David McDonogh to Walter Lowrie

  David has finished his exams and is set to graduate. David wishes to travel before graduation, and to spend a day at Princeton College. He would also like to visit Trenton and Philadelphia. ... Original letter at the PRESBYTERIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Philadelphia)
• David McDonogh to John McDonogh

  David apologizes for his previous letter. John has misunderstood the meaning of his last letter. David is willing to do whatever it takes to make his father happy, and is ready to go to Africa. David does not want to offend John or Lowrie, and believes he will be a good student of theology. David hopes that they still believe in him and will make his journey to Africa come true. David is upset that he has caused John and Lowrie pain. ... Original letter at the PRESBYTERIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Philadelphia)
• David McDonogh to Walter Lowrie

  David is still waiting for his books. It has been almost two months. "It is utterly impossible Sir, for me to get along here without the necessary books." "These books cannot be borrowed because only Seniors have them." David asks when Lowrie will be back and for him to send the bills for his subscriptions. ... Original letter at the PRESBYTERIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Philadelphia)