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Title
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David to Walter Lowrie
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Description
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David is surprised that Walter Lowrie and John McDonogh have decided that he "shall go a full college course; at which I was very much surprised, because I never solicited any such think, and consequently never expected it."
"But Sir, it is entirely against my disposition to think or to say anything contrary to what you and our father think proper to confer upon me: because I was not sent here to do my own will, but to do the will of you and him, who sent me here."
"And be you assured Sir, that I will endeavor (with good behavior) to do all that is in power (if it so pleasures the Almighty God to give me health and strength) to make myself deserving of all the benefits; which you and our father are daily bestowing upon me."
David informs Lowrie that his health is still on the decline, but not so much as it was before. He asks for permission to travel during vacation so he might get well and be better prepared for studying the next session.
If David can find anyone to teach him during vacation, he would rather remain in college.
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Original letter at the PRESBYTERIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Philadelphia)
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Identifier
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1
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Date
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1840-03-01 00:00:00
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Subject
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David reacts to Walter Lowrie and John's McDonogh's decision for him to go a full college course.
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Creator
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David
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Format
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