We are in receipt of a letter from Elder Justin C. Wixom, president of the ship's company of Saints on board ship Arkwright, dated June 1st, from which we learn that they were progressing finely. They had, up to the morning of June 1st, made a run of 200 miles. The wind was then favorable, and everything was in a prosperous condition. A full and complete organization had been effected, and was in good working order. We also learn that nearly all the Saints had been seasick, but had much revived at the time Brother Wixom wrote, and were, as he says, calling loudly for their rations, which were then being served out.

He says all appear to be satisfied, and that a cheerful spirit prevails among the people. He speaks highly of the captain, D. [Daniel] P. Calkin [Caulkin], and mate, who, he says, manifest every care for the comfort and well-being of the Saints. May the winds and the waves be propitious unto them. [p.379]

BIB: Wixom, Justin Chancy, [Summary of a Letter], Latter-day Saints' Millennial Star, 28:24 (June 16, 1866) p. 379. (CHL)
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