1884-05-26-Arizona

Autobiography of Frederick Zaugg

Zaugg, Frederick, [Autobiography], pp.20-33. Original in private possession.

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In a little over 8 days we had made the trip from Liverpool to New York. About 1 p.m. the ship anchored about a mile from shore. We passed the remain night on deck, no one was seasick any more. We saw the Brooklyn Bridge with its crown of gas lights. It had just been dedicated. It was a beautiful sight and a wonder. I don't remember seeing the Statue of Liberty. It was a wonderful thing to anticipate putting my feet on this wonderful and great land of America. Morning came, the pilot ship brought the inspectors doctors to inspect the passengers and cargo of the ship. I rolled back the shirt sleeve on my left arm and the scars told the tale. The pilot ship led the way and we landed and went through the [p.27] rudiments of Castle Garden to have our citizen's papers examined and declare our intention, also to what part of the country we each are going etc. The passengers were unloaded in the order of class, first, second, and third. We boarded a train that was standing by on a ferry. When all the passengers were on, the ferry pulled for shore, greater New York, and left the ferry and was now on a main line to Chicago. �

Letter from Ephraim H. Williams

Williams, E. H., [Letter], Latter-day Saints' Millennial Star 46:24 (June 16, 1884) p. 380.

� Our ship has made good time and was the first of the three to reach Sandy Hook by several hours, arriving at 9 p.m. on Sunday, making the trip in eight-and-a-half days.

We were met at the docks this morning by President Hart, and soon got through with the custom house officers, having no trouble with the luggage. Will leave for the west at 4:30 p.m.