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July 1, 1813
Daily National Intelligencer
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
In Washington City on July 1, reports indicate President Madison has been ill for over two weeks but is now convalescent according to his physicians. The illness was mentioned in a House speech by Mr. Ingersoll, expressing hopes for his recovery.
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WASHINGTON CITY.
THURSDAY, JULY 1.
THE PRESIDENT.
It is no doubt known to most of our readers, from common report, as well as from intimations in various public prints, that the President of the United States has, for more than two weeks past, been much indisposed, and for several days so seriously as to be confined to his bed. We have refrained from noticing his illness heretofore, as well from a hope that it would speedily terminate, as because we did not deem it sufficiently serious to justify our alarming his numerous and devoted friends by announcing it. We have not yet changed our impressions in this respect; but his indisposition has become a topic of remark in Legislative debate. Mr. Ingersoll, in the course of a speech of great eloquence, ingenuity and research, having thus expressed himself on Tuesday in the House of Representatives:
"I am one of the last individuals on this floor to utter wantonly an ungracious or disrespectful sentiment concerning any measure of that administration to which I am attached, and that excellent individual, in particular, who, so much to the happiness and satisfaction of the country, now fills the Executive Magistracy of these United States, whose large and pervading hold on the confidence and affections of his fellow citizens has been signally proved within these few days, by the almost universal expression of fervent wishes for his recovery from the indisposition with which he is afflicted, and his reinstatement in the complete exercise of those superior faculties with which he is endowed, and which have been uniformly dedicated to the purest public service."
The fact of Mr. Madison's illness having been thus publicly announced, and as uncertainty and doubt may give rise to many misapprehensions, we shall feel it a duty to keep the public mind occasionally informed of the state of his health, as it may come to our knowledge, until his complete recovery shall remove all cause of anxiety among his friends and fellow citizens on his account.
We are happy to have it in our power now to state, that the President is deemed by his Physicians convalescent, and is certainly much better than he has been.
THURSDAY, JULY 1.
THE PRESIDENT.
It is no doubt known to most of our readers, from common report, as well as from intimations in various public prints, that the President of the United States has, for more than two weeks past, been much indisposed, and for several days so seriously as to be confined to his bed. We have refrained from noticing his illness heretofore, as well from a hope that it would speedily terminate, as because we did not deem it sufficiently serious to justify our alarming his numerous and devoted friends by announcing it. We have not yet changed our impressions in this respect; but his indisposition has become a topic of remark in Legislative debate. Mr. Ingersoll, in the course of a speech of great eloquence, ingenuity and research, having thus expressed himself on Tuesday in the House of Representatives:
"I am one of the last individuals on this floor to utter wantonly an ungracious or disrespectful sentiment concerning any measure of that administration to which I am attached, and that excellent individual, in particular, who, so much to the happiness and satisfaction of the country, now fills the Executive Magistracy of these United States, whose large and pervading hold on the confidence and affections of his fellow citizens has been signally proved within these few days, by the almost universal expression of fervent wishes for his recovery from the indisposition with which he is afflicted, and his reinstatement in the complete exercise of those superior faculties with which he is endowed, and which have been uniformly dedicated to the purest public service."
The fact of Mr. Madison's illness having been thus publicly announced, and as uncertainty and doubt may give rise to many misapprehensions, we shall feel it a duty to keep the public mind occasionally informed of the state of his health, as it may come to our knowledge, until his complete recovery shall remove all cause of anxiety among his friends and fellow citizens on his account.
We are happy to have it in our power now to state, that the President is deemed by his Physicians convalescent, and is certainly much better than he has been.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Biography
Medical Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Recovery
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Presidential Illness
Madison Recovery
Convalescent
House Speech
Ingersoll
What entities or persons were involved?
President Madison
Mr. Ingersoll
Where did it happen?
Washington City
Story Details
Key Persons
President Madison
Mr. Ingersoll
Location
Washington City
Event Date
Thursday, July 1
Story Details
The President has been ill for over two weeks, confined to bed for several days, but is now convalescent and improving, as stated by physicians. The illness was publicly noted in a House speech by Mr. Ingersoll praising Madison's leadership and expressing recovery wishes.