1To James Madison from David Jones, 23 October 1813 (Madison Papers)
Last Tuesday, I came to my own house, in a weak State; but I am mending every hour. I left sackets harbor on Sunday oct 3. and came to york next Sunday. Previous to my Departure, I had been for a week so affected with a Diarrhea that I could scarsely walk alone. The generals all advised me to return home, & general Lewis gave me leave of absensce the remaining part of the Campaign. I beleive...