In this excerpt Chief Powhatan, leader of the Algonquian people, expresses to Captain John Smith, legendary leader of the Jamestown settlement, that the relationship between the two should be that of a peaceful one. The two continued to trade with one another, but the atmosphere had become increasingly hostile. The Englishmen sought to use war and weapons to get their way. “You see us unarmed, and willing to supply your wants, if you will come in a friendly manner, and not with swords and guns, as to invade the enemy.” (Remarks by Chief Powhatan to John Smith) From this quote alone the reader can infer that the Algonquian people wanted to keep peace between themselves and English settlement known as Jamestown. The Indians were also willing
