APPENDIX. 
accordingly; whence Laby and Teembo are placed much nearer to' the 
coast, than Dr. Wadstrom's map represents : for it appears by the Journal, 
that Kjssey, at the head of the river of the same name, is no more than 
eight journies from Teembo. Nor has the map more than 120 geographic 
miles between them, admitting the scale to be British miles, as I have 
concluded.* 
The nearest point in Mr. Park's route falls at 112 G. miles to the 
porthward of the extreme point of Mr. Watt's; and the river Gambia lay 
nearly midway between them. 1 Thus, the map of Mr. Watt forms a most 
useful point of comparison; and adds confirmation to the report of the 
natives, respecting the course of the Gambia; for Mr. Park was told, that 
it was crossed in the way from the Faleme river, to Foota Jallo, of which 
Teembo is the capital. 
Pisania, on the Gambia (called also Kuttijar Factory), the place of 
Mr. Park's outset t is stated by D'Anville to be 170 G. miles above 
Jillifrey, by the difference of longitude; but by M. Woodville's map, 
no more than 156; which answers better to the statement of the land 
journey,- for Mr. Park was tolci that it was no more than 6~ journies of a 
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* Dr. Afzelius supposes that the town of Kissey may be, in direct distance, about 36 
geographical miles to the north-east by east of Serra Leona. Hence, Teembo should be 
no more than 156 from Serra Leona. On the general map it is 170. I have adhered to 
the. bearing lines op Mr. Watt's map ; but think it probable that Teembo, and the 
whole route may be more to the south. 
f This is the residence of Dr. Laidley, a gentleman to whom Mr. Park and the 
Association are under great obligations. He received Mr. Park into his house, and 
treated Mm more like a child of the family , than a stranger. He cured Mr. Park of a 
serious illness, which confined him for many weeks: and when Mr. Park was disappointed 
of the goods necessary for his expences, which were to have been sent out with Consul 
Willis, the Doctor supplied him with 'every possible necessary, he had occasion for; 
taking his bills trport the- Association for the amount. 
J A journey of an ordinary traveller may-be taken at about 17 geographical miles in 
direct distance"; that of messengers in India, is equal to about 25, or 100 English miles 
by the road, in three days'. 
