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Title
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John McDonogh to Walter Lowrie
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Description
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John remarks that Lowrie had written in his previous letter to John that "'...if [John] would take on [himself] the whole expense of David's education, it would much relieve your Society, and enable it to extend its missionary operations.' So let it be from this day, I will take it on myself...though in so doing, it will deprive me of the means of doing in other ways...for my fellowman."
John continues by saying, "Let him then receive Sir the best education that can be given him, and...when he has finished his course at College, he can spend the necessary time at the Theological Seminary at Princeton where he can learn Hebrew and the Arabic, with Professor Addison Alexander."
With regards to Washington, John agrees with Lowrie that he should pursue an English and Theological education. "From childhood, I saw...much piety in him...It is not the most shining and talented men, that are always, the most useful; In Washington's future efficiency and usefulness, I have strong hopes."
John thanks Lowrie and his sons and nephew for their kindnesses bestowed on David and Washington. He encloses $25, "being my mite toward building up a Mission House in your city."
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Original letter at the PRESBYTERIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Philadelphia)
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Identifier
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21
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Date
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1839-11-26 00:00:00
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Subject
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John agrees to take on the whole expense of David's education.
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Creator
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John
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Format
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