The Icelanders.On the Atlantic Ocean, July 27, 1881.President A. [Albert] Carrington.

Dear Brother,--I take this opportunity to drop you a few lines and let you know how we are getting along. We have had a pleasant journey, and for the most part good health and spirits. On the 23rd and 24th we had strong wind blowing from the south-west, and the rough sea began to make the sisters seasick. Peace and satisfaction have existed. We have had our prayers daily. We expect to reach New York tomorrow morning. [p.554]

On the 25th, one of the sisters had twins. Her husband is with the company. Both the mother and the children are doing well. One is a boy and the other a girl. The name of the boy is Halldor Tomas Atlander, and was blessed by Elder J. [John] Eyvindson, that of the girl, Victoria Nevada, and she was blessed by Elder J. [Jacob] B. Johnson

New York, July 29th.

We arrived at Castle Garden at 11 o'clock yesterday, all in good health and spirits, and we expect to leave here at 6 p.m. tomorrow night. We have found Brother Hart, and everything is all right.

Constantly wishing the Lord to bless you and all the brethren and Saints in Liverpool, Brother Johnson and the Saints join with me in love and respect to yourself and the brethren in the office.

Your brother in the gospel,

John Eyvindson. [p.555]

BIB: Eyvindson, John [Letter] Latter-day Saints Millennial Star 43:35 (August 29, 1881) pp. 554- 55. (CHL)
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