Death
As Mathews' insurrection gained steam, Congress became alarmed at the possibility of being drawn into war with Spain, Mathews' operation having grown large enough that the United States could no longer deny involvement. Madison was forced to recall his commission, and the effort fell apart. He and his cabinet would deny all involvement in the matter. Mathews decided to go to Washington to appeal his case personally. But, on the trip he became ill and was forced to stop in Augusta, Georgia. He died in Augusta on his 73rd birthday, August 30, 1812, and was buried in St. Paul's Churchyard there.
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