To Thomas Jefferson from Sebly Tillet, 25 February 1809
Washington Febuary 25th.
Honored Sir
I am Poor and disalute and have no way of main Tain ance I would thank you to give me somthing To help me if you Please I have a young Child To take care of if you well have Compasion on me and help me my Prayrs shall be offerd up to heven for while I live—
Sebly Tillet
MHi: Coolidge Collection.