Letter, 1806 November 20.

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Letter, 1806 November 20.

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Randolph writes to Caesar A. Rodney expressing his distrust in the U.S. Postal Service and the confidentiality of the mail. He asks if Clay has received his latest and suspects that it was stopped at Washington. Therefore he will not discuss his opinions in a letter.

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University of Virginia. Library

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University of Virginia. Library

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