June 13, 1613

A few months ago I arrived again in New France with high hopes and expectations coming into this visit. I planned on doing some more exploring, hoping to encounter the Northern Sea. In order to do this I thought it essential to follow along the river which I believe leads into the Northern Sea. Along the way I met with a man by the name of Tessouat, the Algonkian chief from the Island of Allumette. We made a deal that my men would construct a fort for the tribe if they would move there habitat to the Lachine Rapids. Due to the poor condition of the soil in Allumette Island, they agreed willingly and we built a fort for them. In exchange for our help, Tessouat gave me a string necklace with a wooden spearhead at the end. I could tell it was important to him and I appreciated the friendly gesture greatly.