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Title
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Walter Lowrie to Daniel Wells
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Description
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In the presence of Daniel Wells and Peter Dougherty, Walter Lowrie does "hereby emancipate and set free from the bonds of slavery, David McDonogh and Washington McDonogh, two colored youth late belonging to John McDonogh Esq of New Orleans, and heretofore remaining with him in a state of slavery; but who have now been sent to my care by their late master, at his expense, for the purpose of receiving such an education as may fit them for usefulness in the missionary service in Africa."
John McDonogh's letter of permission (sent May 2nd, 1838) is preserved among the papers of the Board of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian Church.
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Original letter at the PRESBYTERIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Philadelphia)
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Identifier
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5
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Date
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1838-06-05 23:06:42
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Subject
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Walter Lowrie frees David and Washington McDonogh.
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Creator
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Walter
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Format
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auto
