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Title
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John McDonogh to Walter Lowrie
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Description
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John understands that David has great advantages at Easton, but he is subjected to considerable expenses. John considers finding a cheaper school.
"Permit him (David) on no account, to open an account with any store or to go in debt with any one, in any way...Few young men can be entrusted with means, without abusing them."
John urges Lowrie to only let David have items purchased and sent by Lowrie himself.
John asks about Thomas Dunford's progress and prospects. "David writes me, that he, that is, Thomas, is very fat and heavy; from that I understand that he does not apply himself, or is not industrious."
John asks about the ship Mariposa's arrival in Liberia. "I am extremely anxious to hear of her safety."
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Original letter at the PRESBYTERIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Philadelphia)
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Identifier
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80
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Date
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1842-11-14 00:00:00
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Subject
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John is concerned about expenses and asks about Thomas Dunford.
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Creator
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John
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Format
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auto
