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Title
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John McDonogh to Walter Lowrie
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Description
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John tells Mr. Lowrie that David is upset because "there appears to be a plot formed to injure him, by a Mr. Serch (perhaps jealous of his merit, as a colored youth; or instigated it maybe by some students) who was left by Doctor Junkin to receive his letters: and I am much displeased to find, that Washington has joined in it, as it would appear."
David has been tricked into thinking that John does not care for him, but only Washington. For that reason, John will begin to write David and Washington individually, so they do not doubt how much he cares for them.
John asks Lowrie to tell Washington of his displeasure and to reassure David "that my affections have suffered no discrimination for him; nor can they, so long as his conduct is correct, and virtuous."
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Original letter at the PRESBYTERIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Philadelphia)
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Identifier
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46
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Date
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1841-05-11 00:00:00
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Subject
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John hastily tries to clear up a situation which has left David quite upset.
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Creator
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John
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Format
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auto
