A party of ten Pilgrims, including Edward Winslow (who is generally thought to be the author of the events) and two American Indians, the interpreter Tisquantum and "special friend" Tokamahamon, met Mattakeese tribesmen, and were invited to eat with them.They brought us to their sachem, or governour: whom they called Iyannough, a man not exceeding twenty-six years of age, but very personable, gentle, courteous, and fair conditioned, indeed not like a savage, save for his attire. His entertainment was answerable to his parts, and his cheer plentiful and various.It is believed that he died c. 1623, in his late twenties.
Ten Pilgrims, including Edward Winslow, who is thought to be the author of these events, along with two Native Americans, Tisquantum and Tokamahamon, met Mattakeese tribesmen and were invited to a meal with them. They led them to their chief, Iyannough, a man around twenty-six years old but polite and well-mannered, who was not like a savage despite his attire. His hospitality was generous and varied. It is believed he died around 1623 at the age of twenty-six.