p. 606

1660/1661] Rene Mernard [perietrated?] to Cheqoimegan Bay

Maskoutius-A small band of Chippewas-

The Wisconsin R on Marquettes map is "R. de "Missc'[8?]sing" (Ban 3-161)
"Miscousing".

One cannot help remarking the similarity of these names with Wisconsin!
I.A.L. 1849-

Miscoutin or Niibirh-name of a rapids on the outlet of Lake Superior-see p. 129
Miskoneing-See Shea p. 150

Similar changes have been made with nearly all the original Indian names as
Waboukigon for Waubash
Pewarea Peoria
Michihiganning-Michigan

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[Illegible Pencil Written script. Returned the Book Feb. 24th 1849].