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Title
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David McDonogh to Walter Lowrie
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Description
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David writes a letter of complaints to Lowrie in which he takes issue with President Yeomans.
"He wants me to submit to all the rules and regulation of college, where as I enjoy none of the privileges...He forbids me going to Sabbath School, this I told him, I could not submit to..."
David also lists two advantages of attending Lafayette. "Here I am so situated that I can pursue the regular college studies, and also my medical studies with the molestation on any one...I am acquainted by all the students and professors."
David emphasizes his passion and devotion to his studies- both medical and theology.
"I will go with a glad and overflowing heart, to that once enlightened, but now benighted country, with my box of medicine in one hand and my Bible in the other."
David also complains that the students wanted the campus illuminated for Dr. Junkin's visit, but the President forbade them from doing so.
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Original letter at the PRESBYTERIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Philadelphia)
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Identifier
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74
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Date
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1842-09-13 11:28:03
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Subject
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David takes issue with President Yeomans, but emphasizes his passion for his studies.
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Creator
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David
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Format
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auto
