1880-07-20-Wisconsin

Journal of Goudy Ericsen Hogan

Hogan, Goudy Ericsen. Journal, pp. 40-87.

Tues. 21, [ACTUALLY JULY 20. HOGAN APPARENTLY MADE A MISTAKE IN DATING. THE CORRECT DATES ARE GIVEN IN BRACKETS WHERE NEEDED.] Traveled 327 miles till noon. Left 72 miles total. No death onboard & one birth. Good treatment by the officer of the steamer. At 5 P.M. clock came to New York, all safe. The numerous boats that roamed the river was astonishing. [p.45]

July 20. 1880, [APPARENTLY TWO ENTRIES IN ONE DAY] Return missionaries: H.T. Rasmussen, Levan; J.T. Halversen, S.L. [Salt Lake] City; W. Findley, Bear Lake; H.M Andersen, Ephraim; H. L. Franch, S.L. City; Christian Jansen, Mount Pleasant; C.M. Monsen, Richmond; Goudy Hogan, Orderville; C.A. Christian, Fountain Green; N.L. Larson, Manti; C.A. Hansen, Gunnison; C.M. Bergstrom, S.L. City; Ole Elengensen, Lehi; A. Hammer, Millcreek; William Barnes, St. George; W. Clark, Lehi; Sevry Fransen, Mount Pleasant. [p.46]

July 1880, Wed 22 [ACTUALLY JULY 21], The 700 emigrants went off the steamer Wisconsin with their luggage. Took till noon. Examination of all their boxes & valises. Came on two small steamers & went up the river to Castle Gardens, a large round building where all had to get their names wrote in a book & pass through a narrow passage. During the day the luggage was taken from Castle Garden, across a river approximate 2 miles & was checked & put aboard the rail r. [railroad] cars. I was with 2 of the brethren called to see to the loading of the freight from boat to the train of cars. [p.47]

July, 1880, Thru. [Thurs.] 23 [ACTUALLY JULY 22], I with several of the missionaries, had lodging in J. Smith Hotel. Paid 50 cts for bed & bought bread and cheese for 10 cts per meal. During the day forenoon, looked around in the great city, New York, that is predicted to sink before long. At 8 P.M. all hands 700 hundred got on a double-deck steamer to cross over the river & took train. 18 cars was loaded with people. 19 of the returned missionaries was on the first car. During the afternoon it rained torrents.

Letter from N. P. Rasmussen - July 21, 1880

Rasmussen, Neils P., et. al., [Letter], Latter-day Saints' Millennial Star 42:32 (Aug 9, 1880) p. 503.

New York,

July 21st, 1880

President William Budge

Dear Brother,--

We arrived at the docks here last night at eight o'clock, and were met by Brother [William C.] Staines, who was glad to see us. �

We have been busy this morning getting the baggage passed and arranging for the transfer of the emigrants to Castle Garden. We held four public meetings on board, and had prayers every evening at nine o'clock in the wards. The officers and stewards of the company were very kind to us, especially to the sick, for which we felt to give them a written testimonial of our appreciation. It was unanimously endorsed by the Saints, at one of our public meetings. All seemed to feel well this morning. Brother Staines unites with the brethren and myself in kindest regards to you all at the office. We will not be able to leave here until tomorrow, when we expect to depart at two o'clock in the afternoon.

Your brethren in the gospel,

N. P. Rasmussen, President.

J. [John] A. Halvorsen, Counselor

Hugh Findlay, Counselor

C. [Charles] L. French, Clerk.