1875-05-23-Wyoming

Letter from H. S. Gowans - May 23, 1875

Gowans, Hugh S., et. al, [Letter], Latter-day Saints' Millennial Star 37:24, (June 14, 1875) pp. 377-78

North River, New York, May 23, 1875. On board the Wyoming--9:30 p.m.

President Joseph F. Smith.

Dear Brother,--

We take great pleasure in sending you a few lines from this place. �

Today, Sunday, at 10:30, church service was held in the saloon, on which occasion Elder [Hugh] Gowans was invited to address the assembly. At 2 p.m. we held our own meeting, at which such instructions were given as we considered necessary for the welfare of the Saints. At 3:30 the pilot came on board. At 6 p.m. we passed Sandy Hook, and at 7:30 anchored off Staten Island. The doctor came on board. The passengers were soon mustered and passed, and at 8 p.m. we steamed again for the city and dropped anchor for the night in the North River, at 9 o'clock.

� We have made every arrangement for our extra luggage in finding out who it belongs to: also for funds to pay custom dues, and in the exchange of what money the Saints have, for American money.

Have not seen Brother [William C.] Staines yet.

24th, 10 a.m. We are now at pier 46 and Brother [William C.] Staines with us, also Spencer Clawson. They both look and feel first-rate. All seems right, waiting for the custom officers. 2 p.m. Have passed the officers. All our baggage is landed at Castle Garden. 2:45: 25th. People well taken care of last night, and luggage properly guarded. People feel well. Luggage checked and sent to railroad this morning at 7:30. We leave here at l p.m. per State Line. Got all the money or passengers exchanged and provisions purchased. Feel that all is well. Brother [William C.] Staines is wide awake and on hand. Shall write again as opportunity offers.

Must now conclude. Brother Staines says he is perfectly satisfied with us. May the Lord bless you.

Kind regards and love to all at 42. [42 ISLINGTON WAS THE ADDRESS TO THE BRITISH MISSION IN LIVERPOOL.]

Your brethren,

H. S. [Hugh] Gowans,Henry Hughes,L. John Nuttall.