Theodore B. Dudley, Richmond, Virginia to John Randolph of Roanoke, 1820

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Box 38, Folder 4

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Received his of the 20th ult. Marked for destruction. Of six persons at Bizarre ten years ago, three are dead and perhaps better for other three had they been also. Has been guilty of offending against commandment about "graven image." Did not think Randolph could do any wrong. Harry Tucker says same. Also poor Bev. Thought Randolph wished self to stay with him. His remarks about money gave no pain. Knew it was a rascally act. His remarks about wine Ryland and self drank gives self no uneasiness. Would not marry woman of whose principles he had any doubt. Has been mad and is sensible of it. Hallucination has passed partially. Wishes letters burned only to destroy evidence of folly and madness. Has thought of unfortunate poor woman Mrs. R. (Judith R. Randolph?). Cunningham says sheets are done. Encloses key and his last letter. Knows he incurs contempt by leading life of inactivity. Randolph desired him to burn all his letters written since last July.

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