New York, Nov. 2, 1881.President Albert Carrington.

Dear Brother,--Since writing to you from Queenstown on the 23rd of October, all things have worked together for our good, and today at 10:30 a.m., we landed safely after a pleasant and prosperous voyage of ten days and fifteen hours. Beyond seasickness, the health of the company has been good, and throughout the Saints have been cheerful and contented.

Having past the Custom House inspection, we proceeded at once to Castle Garden, arriving with our luggage at 5 p.m., and were soon comfortably located by ourselves in a part of the building assigned us, where we shall remain until l p.m. tomorrow, the time of our departure Zionward by special train.

Our appreciation of the unvarying kindness of Captain Bentley, and Mr. Thorpe the purser, in their efforts to provide for our comfort and happiness, impels us to make mention of their gentlemanly conduct towards us.

Brother Hart, as is his custom with the companies, met us, and throughout the day has assisted us with all necessary advice and instruction.

With kind regard we remain,

Your brethren in the gospel,

L. R. Martineau,A. G. Barber. [p.746]

BIB: Marineau, L. R., Barber A. G., [Letter], Latter-day Saints
' Millennial Star 43:47, (Nov. 21, 1881) p. 746. (CHL)
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