ILLINOIS INDIANS, branch of Algonquin Family, harassed by Iroquois and Sioux, [238], [244] et seq.
INDIANS, probable origin of, [3]; of one blood, [4].
IROQUOIS, one of the great divisions of the Indian race, [4]; IROQUOIS LEAGUE, [27] et seq., why relentless towards Hurons and Eries, [28].
"JESUIT RELATIONS," Value of, as historical material, [149].
JESUITS, Great activity of, in early history of Canada, [149]; their policy to establish missions, [151].
JOGUES, FATHER, Jesuit missionary, discovers Lake George, [149]; his heroism, [158]; his pathetic end, [164].
JOLIET, Louis, [171]; sent with Father Marquette to explore the Mississippi, [172]; their route, [172] et seq., meet with friendly Illinois, [177]; receive gift of peace-pipe, [178]; pass Missouri and Ohio Rivers, [180]; in danger, above mouth of Arkansas River, [181]; saved by exhibiting peace-pipe, [181]; start on return voyage, [182]; what they accomplished, [183]; Joliet's misfortune, [184]; Marquette's death, [184].
JOUTEL, a lieutenant of La Salle, in command of fort, [267].
KANKAKEE RIVER, route followed by La Salle, [237].
KASKASKIA, famous village of the Illinois, visited by Joliet and Marquette, [183].