I don't see where refulgentis claims Theo did. Clearly, those are quotes from the person Theo is replying to. Theo seems to agree with that person though, and

I don't see where refulgentis claims Theo did. Clearly, those are quotes from the person Theo is replying to. Theo seems to agree with that person though, and "wishing ill on a series of people clearly trying to do well" certainly could apply to both parties in the email.