1890-08-13-Wisconsin

Letter from Leonard J. Jordan - August 14, 1890

Jordan, Leonard J., [Letter], Latter-day Saints' Millennial Star 52:35, (Sept. 1, 1890) p. 557.

S. S. "Wyanoke," en route to Norfolk, August 14, 1890.

President George Teasdale.

Dear Brother,--

Our voyage from Queenstown to New York was quite a pleasant one, but some of our people suffered from seasickness. The officers on the Wisconsin were very kind. We reached New York yesterday, about 11 a.m., and had to hurry to catch the steamer starting at 3 p.m. After some trouble we passed the custom officers, who were very strict. We got our money changed, and passed the examination officers all right, and soon reached the Old Dominion Dock.

We have to record that a young girl named Elizabeth E. Gee, whose father in Utah had sent for her, through listening to false advisers and their misrepresentations, turned back or was kept to be sent back. She did not belong to the church.

We expect to reach Norfolk this afternoon. We are pleased to record that Mr. Gibson and Mr. Tenbroeck's assistants were very kind, and did all they could to help us on our journey.

Praying for triumph of the great cause, and with kind regards to yourself and all at "42," [42 Islington WAS THE ADDRESS OF THE BRITISH MISSION IN LIVERPOOL] I remain your brother in the bonds of Christ,

Leonard J. Jordan.