Note 27 — Chapter XIII · 1689-1696.

To illustrate the divergence of authorities in such matters, I may mention that while Jérémie, who took part in this expedition, calls the two ships the Poli and Charente, in which he is followed by Abbé Ferland. Father Marest, the aumonier of the crew, refers to the second ship as the Salamandre. His relation is entitled "Le Voyage du Poli et Salamandre." In the letter of Frontenac to the French minister (November 5, 1694) it is stated that Serigny commanded the Salamandre. La Potherie observes that the ships sent out in 1694 were the Poli and Salamandre. Furthermore, he declares, they sailed the 8th of August; Frontenac states the 9th, and Jérémie the 10th (Jour de St. Laurent). La Potherie and Jérémie agree on the date of their arrival, September 24th, although Ferland says it was the 20th.