Joliet and marquette biography of mahatma
Joliet and marquette biography of mahatma
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The Journey of Joliet and Marquette
The Journey Begins
“In The year 1673, Monsieur The Count De Frontenac, Our Governor, and Monsieur Talon, then Our Intendant, Recognizing The Importance of this discovery, either that they might seek a passage from here to the sea of China, by the river that discharges into the Vermillion, or California Sea” - This and entries in italics below from “Voyages Du P.
Jacques Marquette, 1673-75” Jesuit Relations Volume 59: Lower Canada Illinois Ottawas 1667 to 1669
Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet had known each other for several years