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LETTER C.

I wrote you a hasty letter yesterday, from which
you may infer that I meditated placing Randolph immediately
at school. When I spoke of "his being separated from
me," I referred to the time when he should attain a proper
age to be placed at school. You know the savage solitude
in which I live; into which I have been driven to seek shel-

ter. I feel that it will be but a sad change to this poor
child, and, perhaps, a situation not entirely suited to his
age, &c.

I feel much at a loss how to act. Now, tell me something
of your own intentions and wishes, as to future pursuits and
prospects in life. Speak to me as to a friend, whose chief
motive is the fartherance of your own welfare. I have
thought of Richmond as not an ineligible position for you;
but only thought of it.

Pray give me the earliest information of Mr. Parish's arrival
at Philadelphia; and do not fail to keep watch for Mr.
and Mrs. G., and present the enclosed. They will reach
Baltimore to-day, and will, probably, be in Philadelphia
about this day week: perhaps earlier. I had the pleasure of
dining with Mr. Walsh about ten days ago. He spoke of
you with great regard.