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Title
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John McDonogh to Walter Lowrie
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Description
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This letter is presented to Walter Lowrie by David and Washington upon their arrival in New York.
David and Washington agreed to be called by the name, 'McDonogh'. John sees this act "is one of fair promise."
John describes David as "a boy of bright parts- and of a high, proud, brave, and aspiring disposition (tempered at the same time with much piety), can be kept down, tempered, and made to walk humbly in the footsteps of his Lord and master, will become great among his people. He is capable of acquiring every science-- in short, he may become a Madison, and will be I trust, a Saint Paul among his people."
John states that "Washington, not so bright and imaginative, has greater solidity of character: is of mild disposition, meek, humble, full of piety, can be molded to any form, and may be called the Monroe of his people-- though he does not seize a subject with the same rapidity of David, once he grasps it however, it remains his forever."
Of the two, John writes they are "deserving of the kindness, which you, and your Society, are keeping upon them." He also notes that David and Washington speak French fluently.
Enclosed is a note of the Bank of the United States, for the sum of one hundred dollars. This amount is intended to meet the expenses of clothing for the next twelve months. Also enclosed is a letter from John, appointing Lowrie as the "Guardianship of said youths, and empowering you to Emancipate and Free them, at such time as you may think proper."
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Original letter at the PRESBYTERIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Philadelphia)
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Identifier
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3
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Date
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1838-05-02 00:00:00
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Subject
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John McDonogh discusses David and Washington's qualities and encloses money for clothing and books.
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Creator
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John
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Format
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