1872-06-26-Manhattan
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Journal of David John
John, David. Journal (Ms 8844), reel 1, vol. 1, pp. 308-10
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25th During the day the ship cast anchor several times on account of the fog. At 1 p.m. a pilot came on board to take us in . We had a heavy shower of rain. Landed in the evening after having passed an examination by the custom house officers. Thus we landed safe after 13 days voyage. Not having lost by death only one living a baby. Lodged our emigrants in Castle Garden.
26th Spent the day in New York purchasing provisions for our journey westward. About 5 p.m. took the Saints cross to New Jersey. Took train, traveled 8 days and nights, and found ourselves in Salt Lake City at 10 p.m.
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