John McDonogh to Walter Lowrie
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Title
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John McDonogh to Walter Lowrie
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Description
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John writes to Walter Lowrie asking for his opinion on matters concerning David's and Washington's future. He wants David and Washington to be able to pursue their talents and prepare them for the Ministry before they go to Africa.
If Washington should not have the skills or abilities to learn Latin or Green, then John advises that instead, he should study English and Education. However, if he does show talent, then John will pay for his education in order for him to continue studying Latin and Greek.
John wants both David and john to study Arabic. He finds it important for them to know the language as it may help them in preparing for the Ministry.
John offers to pay for a professor who teaches Arabic and asks Lowrie if he knows of any.
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Original letter at the PRESBYTERIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Philadelphia)
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Identifier
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19
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Date
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1839-10-28 00:00:00
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Subject
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John reiterates his intentions for David and Washington after the completion of their education.
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Creator
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John
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