1876-06-05-Nevada

Letter from John Woodhouse et. al - June 5, 1876

Woodhouse, John Et. Al. [Letter] Latter-day Saint's Millennial Star 38:22 (June 26, 1876) pp. 410-11.

U. S. M. [Mail] S. S. Nevada, New York,

June 5, 1876.

President A. [Albert] Carrington.

Dear Brother,--

We are all here, having arrived at this port this morning at 10 a.m., in the enjoyment of good health and spirits. �

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On Sunday, the 4th, at 4 p.m., we were very anxiously looking out for a pilot boat. About 3:30 p.m., in the midst of the dense fog, we heard the report of a gun, then a second report. Catpain Freeman at once tacked ship, and made for the boat, for we thought it was the pilot boat, and to our joy it was--No. 9--and at 4 o'clock, the honest pilot came on board. Then everybody felt at ease.

By experience, we find that people do well to bring with them a few pickles, such as cauliflowers and red cabbage, and also a few apples, oranges, and lemons. An acid is a great releif in cases of seasickness. The provisions for steerage passengers have been of good quality.

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We are preparing for the overland part of our journey. Thus far we have followed the gospel law. We have borne each other's burdens. We have endeavored to comfort the fickle, to heal the sick--to be a blessing to all. We have held converse with the passengers upon the doctrines of our Church. We have no fault to find with the morality of the people, not of us, so far as they have comported themselves while upon this voyage.

Afternoon: held a meeting between decks, and administered the sacrament of the Lord's Supper. We enjoyed the spiritual feast. Much good instruction was imparted to the Saints. All have, so far, recovered their wonted health, that they are quite buoyant in spirit. The quarantine doctor has just come on board, and everything is moving to our satisfaction. We have tendered a vote of thanks to the captain and officers of the ship for their uniform kindness to our people during the voyage. We can recommend the "Guion Line" to the traveling public. The order of the Line is very good. Mr. Salmon, chief steward, has studied our comfort.

Brother W. [William] C. Staines came on board as soon as we arrived at the pier. He informed us that we shall leave tomorrow for Utah. Our people feel in excellent spirits. We have not an invalid in the company.

Times appear lively in New York. Europeans are daily arriving to visist the Centennial Exhibition.

June 6th. All continues well. We shall leave this evening for our mountain home about 7 o'clock, per Pennsylvania, Peoria, Warsaw, and Burlington Railroads to Omaha. We have not heard an angry word, seen a cross look, or heard a murmur on the trip.

With kind regards to yourself, our friends, and all at "42," we remain, your brethren in the bonds of the covenant,

John Woodhouse, John H. Hopkin, Edward Hanham, Robert Hogg, William Nelson