1Thomas Jefferson to Alexander Garrett, 31 May 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I did not answer your letter in the moment of it’s reciept but took time to recollect whether I had any acquaintance in Detroit but having none, nor any personal acquaintance with Gov r Cass I have written the inclosed as the only means by which I can be useful to you. you will of course address a letter to him yourself which perhaps you had better put into mine, as my name on it’s back may...
2Thomas Jefferson to Lewis Cass, 31 May 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Alexander Garrett of Charlottesville , my neighbor a nd par ticular friend, informs me that he has a sister, mrs Davenport , living in Detroit , and lately become a widow by the death of her husband m r Samuel T. Davenport . apprehensive she may need assistance, but n ot knowing to what amount, nor thro’ what channel he can administe