David McDonogh to John McDonogh

Title: David McDonogh to John McDonogh
Description: David is "decidedly, utterly and radically opposed" to John's desire to send him to Africa.

David presents four points of reason to continue his education and not go to Africa yet.

1) "You were entirely too hastey in your decision."

2) David wants to get a medical degree first and be a master of his profession.

3) There are no medical colleges in Africa, and consequently no anatomical or dissecting apparatus.

4) David wants to continue education and live in an environment that supports intellectual endeavors, which is not available in Africa.

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Original letter at the PRESBYTERIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Philadelphia)
Identifier: 94
Date: 1844-04-05 00:00:00
Subject: David presents four reasons for why he should stay in the United States and continue his medical education.
Creator: David
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