 As promised by Massasoit , numerous Native Americans arrived at Plymouth throughout the middle of 1621 with pledges of peace . On July 2 , a party of Pilgrims led by Edward Winslow ( who later became the chief diplomat of the colony ) set out to continue negotiations with the chief . The delegation also included Squanto , who acted as a translator . After traveling for several days , they arrived at Massasoit 's capital , the village of Sowams near Narragansett Bay . After meals and an exchange of gifts , Massasoit agreed to an exclusive trading pact with the English ; thus , the French were no longer welcome , though they were also frequent traders in the area . Squanto remained behind and traveled throughout the area to establish trading relations with several tribes . 
