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Williams Escapes to Sowams Passes Winters with Massasoit
The Boston troops delay reaching Roger Williams in Salem. Williams travels south through harsh winter to Sowams where Chief Massasoit provides food and shelter. Indians live in bark covered wigwams with central fires and bear hunting via hollow trees and arrows. Corn is their staple food.
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Seekonk River
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