1Alexander Garrett to Thomas Jefferson, 31 May 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
By a letter recieved last night from Detroit, Michigan Territory , I learn that Samuel T. Davenport an attorney of that place, died on the 26 th April last leaveing my sister his widow with three small children in dependant circumstancies, without any relation nearer than Kentucky to administer to their comfort and wishing to relieve her from difficulties, untill provision can be made to...