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Title
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John McDonogh to Walter Lowrie
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Description
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John asks about David and his progress in his studies.
John seeks assurance that David will graduate in eight months, and leave for Africa soon after.
John laments the idea of David going to medical school. "I confess I should be sorry to learn (on account of time) that he would have to remain away from usefulness, one hour longer than the completion of his college course, let alone, three years."
John is happy to hear of Thomas Durnford and his success at school, but warns him to behave as economically as possible.
Thomas's father is "embarrassed in his affairs" and may ask Thomas to leave.
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Original letter at the PRESBYTERIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Philadelphia)
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Identifier
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84
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Date
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1844-01-01 00:00:00
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Subject
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John comments on his dissatisfaction with David's desire to go to medical school.
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Creator
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John
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Format
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