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Title
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John McDonogh to Walter Lowrie
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Description
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John gives authority to Lowrie to Emancipate the slaves according to New York laws when he "sees fit and proper."
He is sending them by the Ship Orleans, captained by Cpt. Sears.
David is about twenty years of age and Washington is eighteen.
John appoints Lowrie as guardian of David and Washington: "And until such time as you may see fit to Emancipate, and Free them from the Bonds of Slavery, and that they attain the age of majority, I appoint you the Guardian of said two, Black Youths, David and Washington."
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Original letter at the PRESBYTERIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Philadelphia)
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Identifier
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4
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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 sends Walter Lowrie written authorization "to Emancipate, and free..David and Washington McDonogh."
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Creator
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John
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Format
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