The Davenports faced significant financial challenges due to the lack of commercial viability of the electric motor. This period likely placed considerable strain on Emily and Thomas's marriage and required significant resilience on her part.

The Davenports moved to New York City in an attempt to seek capital and establish themselves as part of the scientific and innovation community. This transition may have placed additional stress on Emily.

Thomas Davenport publishes a scientific paper. The lack of financial success continues to impact Emily and Thomas's life and partnership.

The Davenports persist with their efforts to gain recognition and investment, but they met with limited success. Emily continued to support Thomas, despite these setbacks. Their struggles highlights the difficulties faced by early inventors in securing adequate funding and support for groundbreaking technologies.