David McDonogh to John McDonogh

Title: David McDonogh to John McDonogh
Description: Five reasons for why David should stay in the United States in order to continue his education:

1) John's decision was made far too quickly.

2) David wants to get his medical degree and become master of his profession prior.

3) "This going to Africa to study professions is not all it is cracked up to be." There is no medical infrastructure.

4) The "4th and greatest reason," John promised that David would study Hebrew, Arabic, and other disciplines prior to departing.

5) "When I leave this my native country, I never expect to see it again." David wishes to see Washington "and other places where they made laws." David feels that he should have been warned earlier so he could have time to prepare for his departure.
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Original letter at the PRESBYTERIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Philadelphia)
Identifier: 95
Date: 1844-04-06 00:00:00
Subject: This letter is very similar to the last letter written by David to John. David adds a 5th reason for why he should be permitted to stay.
Creator: David
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