329:“Map of the Mississippi River from the Mouth of the Yazoo River to the southern part of Louisiana.” 1774. Manuscript, pen, ink, pencil and water color. Col. Map 244 X 121 cm. (). Scale 1:126,720; 2 English miles to an inch. Relief shown by hachures. Shows campsites of the expedition with dates. Includes descriptive text. Library of Congress Map: G4042 1774 .M3 Vault. LC copy imperfect: upper right corner missing. Notes: “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.” Library of Congress- Geography and Map Division. LCCN: 74-696154/MAPS.
269:. A letter from Dr. Lorimer of Florida to Dr. Williamson was read & referred to C. of Nat. Philosophy for answer. Election of New Members :-Revd Dr Jno. Witherspoon, Prest. Coll. N. J.; Revd Dr. Myles Cooper, Prest. Coll. N. Y.; Col. Landon Carter, Va.; Dr. Otto of Bethlehem; Mr' Dan. Clark; Dr' Lorimer , Flla; Dr' Brooke, Md.; Dr. Prime, N.Y.; Dr Jno. Jones, N. Y.; Mr. S. Bowen, S. C.; and Sam. Shoemaker, Esq. of Philadelphia. Page 35.
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Lorimer, John. 1795. A concise essay on magnetism; with an account of the declination and inclination of the magnetic needle; and an attempt to ascertain the cause of the variation thereof. By John
Lorimer. London: Printed for the author, and sold by W.
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