Thomas Mann Randolph to Nicholas P. Trist
| “Dear Sir, | “North Milton July 6. 1826” |
I have succeeded in stopping the letter which has thrown Mrs R into such agitation. I send it for your perusal on condition that the Executor be not permitted to read See it, or hear it read.”
“as I do not consider myself a member of the family at all, and cannot reside at Monticello again, I do not feel myself bound to consult with any member of it upon what I do, or what I write, or what I say. My respect for you will fully prevent my ever doing either in a way which could possibly affect you without communicating to you immediately.”
&c &c &c
“with affectionate esteem & regard your &c”
(Signed) Th. M. Randolph Senior
Tr (DLC: NPT); addressed: “N. P. Trist. Esqr”; in the hand of Trist; with note at foot
of text: “Recd at
about 2. P.M. on the 6th July. 1826. Enclosing the letter to
Forbes”; endorsed by Trist:
“Randolph (T.M.) Extract of a letter from,
recd by N. P Trist. and afterwards returned
to the same T.M.R. at his request.”
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July 6, 1826
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