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April 15. — In revenue cutter Marion begins exploration of the 



east coast of Florida ; proceeds to Key West, and later 



returns to Savannah and Charleston. 

 Rejoins his family at Philadelphia, and goes to Boston; there 



meets Dr. George Parkman, and makes many friends. 

 August.- — Explores the coasts of Maine and New Brunswick, 



and ascends the St. John River for birds. 

 Returns to Boston, and sends his son Victor to England to take 



charge of his publications. 



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Winter. — In Boston, where he is attacked b}r a severe illness 

 induced by overwork ; quickly recovers and plans expedi- 

 tion to Labrador. 



1833 



June 6. — Sails from Eastport for the Labrador with five assist- 

 ants, including his son, John Woodhouse Audubon, in 

 the schooner Ripley chartered at his own expense. 



August 31. — Returns to Eastport laden with spoils, including 

 few new birds but many drawings. 



September 7. — Reaches New York and plans an expedition to 

 Florida. 



September 25. — Visits Philadelphia and is arrested for debt, an 

 echo of his business ventures in Kentucky ; obtains sub- 

 scribers at Baltimore, and in Washington meets Washing- 

 ton Irving, who assists him in obtaining government aid ; 

 finds patrons at Richmond and at Columbia, South Caro- 

 lina. 



October 2J+. — Reaches Charleston and changes his plans; with 

 his wife and son passes the winter at the Bachman home, 

 engaged in hunting, drawing and writing. 



1834 



The number of his American subscribers reaches 62. 



April 16. — Sails with his wife and son on the packet North 



America from New York to England with large collections. 

 Settles again in Edinburgh, and begins second volume of his 



Biography, which is published in December. 



