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Robert was a negotiator on behalf of the Leiden congregation's business interests and funding in London. He was to come to Plymouth in the Speedwell in 1620, but remained behind when that vessel did not sail. He instead came briefly on the Fortune in 1621, returning to England the same year. While in Plymouth, he preached a sermon whose principal intent was to convince the Pilgrims to accept the terms offerred by the London merchants. Robert's son Thomas accompanied him to Plymouth, and stayed behind when his father returned to England.S1
| N1. | Great Migration has no specific date, but notes "On his return from England early in 1626 Myles Standish "brought them notice of the death of their ancient friend Mr. Cushman, whom the Lord took away also this year" [Bradford 180]."
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| The Fortune (1621)
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| The Fortune, the second ship to arrive at Plymouth, was sent by the Merchant Adventurers, the same group that financed the Mayflower. It arrived unexpectedly and without significant supplies, thus further stressing the colony. Upon return to England, the Fortune was carrying £500 of cargo to pay off the Pilgrims' debt, but it was captured by the French en route.
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| Sailed: | 9 Aug 1621 from London, England under Master Thomas Barton
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| Arrived: | 9 Nov 1621 at Plymouth, Massachusetts, shortly after the first Thanksgiving
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| Next Vessel: | The Anne and the Little James (1623)
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