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EARLY JESUITS OF MICHIGAN.
before heard. But they were compelled to return, and after planting the cross they left, hoping soon to be able to establish a mission at this promising point, among the docile Chippewas. Raym-baalt died with consumption the following year, and Joques met a martyr's death among the Iroquois. No further attempt was made to send the Gospel to the great northwest until 1656. After the destruction of the Hurons, the Iroquois reigned in proud and haughty triumph
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