1863-07-10-Antarctic

Autobiography of Thomas Henry White

White, Thomas Henry. Autobiography (formerly in Msd 2050), pp. 1-2. (CHL)

We arrived in New York, 4 July, 1863. This being a holiday, the emigrants were not permitted to land until next day. They landed in Castle Garden and left soon after for Missouri.

Letter from John Needham - July 4, 1863

Needham, John, et. el., [Letter], Latter-day Saints' Millennial Star 25:35 (August 29, 1863), pp. 556-57. (CHL)

Friday, July 10.

We were met by Brothers [William C.] Staines and [John] Young on board, and landed at Castle Garden by 11 o'clock today. We start for Florence at six tonight.

Accept our united regards; wishing you every success in your labors, we remain your brethren in the kingdom of God,

John Needham,Phillip De La Mare [De La Mere], Samuel H. B. Smith, R. [Richard] K. Thomas, Clerk.

Reminiscences and Diary of Samuel H. B. Smith

Smith, Samuel H. B. Reminiscences and diary (Ms 4214), pp. 229-38. (CHL)

Monday, 6th. Got up early. Three or four vessels have in sight, one, the "Harriet Queen." The pilot came on board. Had a talk with the pilot.

Tuesday, 7th. I spoke at the evening meeting. All are anxious to get onshore.

Wednesday, 8th. Cast anchor, busy packing.

Thursday, 9th. Up early, tug came, anchor raised. The tug broke and cast anchor again. In the afternoon another tug came, anchored close to Castle Garden.

Friday, 10th. Brother [William C.] Stains and John Young came on board. Passed customs officers. Went to the office and found Joseph F. [Smith] had arrived. Joseph and I went out, had something to eat. I left by the evening train with the company.

Saturday, 11th. Arrived at Albany. Brother [p. 235] [William C.] Stains returned from there.