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David McDonogh to Walter Lowrie

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Title
David McDonogh to Walter Lowrie
Description
David shakes the hand of Reverend J.B. Pinney.

David explains the event that caused the President to want him to give up Sunday School.

David had put an old colored man in charge (Mr. Wilson) of the Sabbath School. Several students were displeased and wanted David to conduct the classes. David invited Mr. Bannatyne down to see the school. My Wilson was angry that David did not consult him first. Mr. Wilson called a prayer meeting at his house, but instead, it ended up being an election. He wished the teachers to be elected as Superintendent of the School. Mr. Wilson said David was too young and incapable of conducting a Sabbath School. A teacher stood up for David, but Mr. Wilson accused him of being scared of David. David also stood up to Mr. Wilson, but then Mr. Wilson told the President. Mr. Lloyd, Mr. Bannatyne, and Mr. Book sided with David, but the President was prejudiced in favor of Mr. Wilson because he made shoes for Yeomans and his family.

David expresses doubts over having a room next session due to the college being crowded. President Yeomans thinks it will be fine, but if the situation arises, he will try to accommodate David with another.

David wants winter clothing. He will send a list to Mr. Wells.
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Original letter at the PRESBYTERIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Philadelphia)
Identifier
75
Date
1842-09-23 00:00:00
Subject
David explains an issue he had at the Sabbath School.
Creator
David
Format
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