Richards, unknown, may not be this Thomas, unless the reference to him being a student at Jesus is an error - other records say Magdalene.
VENN: adm. sizar. aged 18; MAGDALENE 28 Jun. 1780; son of the Revd David of Hissington, Montgomery deceased (CCEd ID 173639) ; school Shrewsbury; matric. Michs 1780; LLB 1786