Middle Years
After his return to Natick, Sassamon drifted away from Puritan society and re-entered Indian life. He served as a translator and secretary to several of the Pokanoket chiefs, most importantly King Philip, with whom he was very influential. Colonial leaders hoped that Sassamon could convert King Philip to Christianity but this did not happen. Several years later, Sassamon returned to Puritan society. He did not sever ties with the Indians but it is not clear why he left. He became a minister in the Plymouth colony.
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