Frontenac defines his position and raises a note of alarm in his very first despatch to the minister for the colonies.
La Salle had gone to France in 1674, well recommended by Frontenac.
In compliment to Frontenac, the river may have been named after his wife or her friend.
Frontenac's commission as governor was dated 6th April 1672, but he did not leave France till midsummer.
Later, through the efforts of Frontenac, the King was convinced of injustice, and the estates were restored by royal order.
