Masthay Chicago Etymology: Discussion Kick-Off

Open email to Carl Masthay
(Author of the Kaskaskia Illinois-to-French Dictionary):

Hi Carl
For purposes of a future piece I want to publish, do you "clearly" agree that John Swenson is correct about the Chicago-word etymology?, and that his Wikipedia information under "Chicago," is right? I'm also sending the same query to Robert Holland, President of the Chicago Map Society.
Regards,
Carl

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