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David McDonogh to John McDonogh

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David McDonogh to John McDonogh
Description
David apologizes for his previous letter.

John has misunderstood the meaning of his last letter.

David is willing to do whatever it takes to make his father happy, and is ready to go to Africa.

David does not want to offend John or Lowrie, and believes he will be a good student of theology.

David hopes that they still believe in him and will make his journey to Africa come true.

David is upset that he has caused John and Lowrie pain.

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Original letter at the PRESBYTERIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Philadelphia)
Identifier
101
Date
1844-07-27 23:06:42
Subject
David apologizes for wishing to remain in the United States. He agrees to go to Africa.
Creator
David
Format
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