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.
1832-1833
Winter.—In Boston, where he is attacked by a severe illness induced by overwork; quickly recovers and plans expedition to Labrador.
1833
June 6.—Sails from Eastport for the Labrador with five assistants, 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 subscribers at Baltimore, and in Washington meets Washington Irving, who assists him in obtaining government aid; finds patrons at Richmond and at Columbia, South Carolina.