Sassacus

Nothing remained but retreat; and the "Sassacus" steamed away from her enemy, after making one of the bravest fights in naval history.

The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 (of 2) Willis J. Abbot 1898

Then the "Sassacus" in turn rushed at the ram at full speed, thinking to run her down.

The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 (of 2) Willis J. Abbot 1898

Still the engines of the "Sassacus" were kept going, in the hope of pushing the "Albemarle" beneath the water.

The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 (of 2) Willis J. Abbot 1898

The iron-clad careened slowly, the water washed over her after-deck; the crew of the "Sassacus," far out on the bow, tried vainly to drop shells and packages of powder down the ram's smoking chimneys.

The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 (of 2) Willis J. Abbot 1898

"Sassacus," he said, "shall see again the pleasant river of the

The Knight of the Golden Melice A Historical Romance John Turvill Adams

"Sassacus," said the Knight, "this is no longer any place for thee.

The Knight of the Golden Melice A Historical Romance John Turvill Adams

The Pequot Chief, Sassacus, ruled both the Pequot tribe and the Mohegan tribe.

History of American Women Maggiemac 2008

The Pequot then went south to invade the Niantic tribe, and eventually expanded their territory to the Connecticut River, and Sassacus became the ruler of 26 subordinate chiefs and all of Connecticut east of Connecticut River and the coast westward to New Haven, and part of Long Island.

History of American Women Maggiemac 2008

But not long before this he had rebelled against the chief sachem, Sassacus, and had tried to make himself independent.

Once Upon a Time in Connecticut Caroline Clifford Newton

Presently Sassacus re-appeared, emerging from the larger lodge, followed by the Assistant, whose arms were bound again, and who was conducted by two savages, holding him by either arm.

The Knight of the Golden Melice A Historical Romance John Turvill Adams