March 21, 1621
Today a tall strong native covered in deerskin clothing came out of the woods in a very heroic manner and said in clear English "Welcome Englishmen." His name is Samoset and he say that they have been watching us and know of our struggles. He also has offered to help us grow crops, hunt and fish. He left and soon returned with their chieftain and 61 other natives. The chief's name is Massasoit and there is a native who has been been kidnapped by the English, taken back to England and then returned speaking English very well. He says his name is Squanto and he is very kind, especially to the children, myself included. Massasoit and John Carver, who has been elected governor, signed a treaty of peace between the two sides.
October 15, 1621
Today has been christened the First Thanksgiving in order to give thanks to the Earth and the natives for their help in supplying our colony with foodstuffs and living supplies. This celebration will take three days and we will all stuff ourselves with good food. Only the important figures of our colony and the tribe of natives will sit at the table while everyone else will sit on the ground. Lately, I have seen little of Mother as she is spending most of her time cooking and helping with the preparedness of the feast. If Wrestling are exploring or playing and we see Mother approaching us, we use some sneaking and hiding techniques that the Squanto taught us to hide so will not have to work in the kitchens. I will do any work except for in the kitchen.
March 27, 1623
I am so excited at how much our colony has flourished since we came to this world! Today another ship came in today carrying many people but "there was not so much as biscuit-cake, neither had they any bedding... nor pot, or pan" as William Bradford put it. Oh, William Bradford is the new governor since John Carver sadwhat sad? -Skyler ~ 12/18/09 9:31 AM and unexpected death. He was such a good leader and knew what was right for our colony. So far William Bradford has shown some good signs in such a way that we know he has some potential in running this settlement. There is very bad news that was brought with the ship; the Puritans back in England are really having a hard time practicing our holy religion. Some of the people on this ship are very well educated and quite a bit more wealthy. Their leader, named John Winthrop, is a lawyer and grew up on a manor with servants.
great information included in this and the little side things like squanto showing you how to hide was also good, may'be add a little more about how you feel about things like john carver dieing -Skyler ~ 12/18/09 9:32 AM
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