Bradford held the position of governor for most of his life and , by necessity , worked closely with Standish .
Standish tended to Bradford during his illness , and this was the beginning of a decades - long friendship .
Bradford held the position of governor for most of Standish 's life and , by necessity , worked closely Standish Standish .
Standish tended to Bradford during his illness , and this was the beginning of a decades - long friendship .