My worthy friend Mrs Blodget of this City has a claim against the U.S. which either has been, or probably will be soon sent from the H. of R. to the Senate. The provision made for her by the bill is small, but it will, with economy, afford her necessary comforts, and preserve her from utter ruin. Her claim is, in my humble Judgment, so unquestionably well founded, that I cannot anticipate its ultimate failure; but a postponement of it to the next Session of Congress would, in her present destitute state, be nearly equivalent to its rejection. The provision is for her life only, and she is well advanced in years, and in feeble health.

     I take the liberty of addressing you in behalf of this lady, (to you probably a stranger) for the purpose of assuring you that your patronage of her cause, should you agree with me as to its Justice, will be bestowed upon a worthy tho distressed widow. She possesses fine talents, a well cultivated mind, and was brought up in the bosom of ease, and of parental indulgence. By the Speculation and misfortunes of her husband, she is now in a State of extreme penury, scarcely able to procure for herself the necessaries of life.

     I place her before you in forma pauperis, with no other view but a plea in favor of an early decision of her Case. Will you do me the favor to Show this letter to your colleague with whom I have not the pleasure of a personal acquaintance. I am Dear Sir very respectfully & sincerely Yr mo. ob. Servt