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Map of the Mississippi River from the mouth of Yazoo River to the southern part of Louisiana

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Map of the Mississippi River from the mouth of Yazoo River to the southern part of Louisiana

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Scale 1:126,720; 2 English miles to an in.
Manuscript; pen-and-ink, pencil, and watercolor.
Relief shown by hachures.
Imperfect: Upper right corner missing.
"The latitudes of the entrance of the river Yazou, Natchez, Manchac, and some other parts of the river were taken by Doctor Lorimer, which were a great correction and satisfaction in laying down this plan. Major Dickson commander of His Majesty's troops in west Florida was the principal promoter of this expedition ... "
Shows camp sites of the expedition with dates.
Includes descriptive text.
LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 786
LC Luso-Hispanic World, 839
Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.

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Date

01/01/1774
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Mississippi River
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