New York, Oct. 19, 1889President George Teasdale.

Dear Brother,--We are pleased to inform you of our safe arrival at New York. The night after leaving Queenstown the sea grew quite rough, and continued so for four days causing nearly all on board to experience seasickness to a greater or less extent. But on the evening of the 10th the sea became calm, and continued so the remainder of our journey, which caused our hearts to swell with joy and gratitude.

There was one death on board - that of a child eleven months old. It was buried at sea; but it did not belong to our people. We are thankful to say the Saints are now all quite well. The captain, officers and crew of the Wisconsin are worthy of commendation for the great attention paid to us. We have, therefore, written, in behalf of the company, a complimentary letter and presented it to them. It was received with the same feeling in which it was given.

We arrived at the docks on the evening of the 17th, and were met by Mr. Gibson, who assisted us in every way that he could. On the 18th we passed through the Custom House; then took a boat and went to Castle Garden, where we registered. We then went to the Old Dominion Dock, where we waited till three o'clock, when we sailed for Norfolk.

All the Saints join in sending regards to you and all inquirers concerning them.They feel to be one, and are satisfied under the leadership of our worthy President, Edward Bennett.

- Your brother in the gospel of Christ,

P. W. Baker. [p.750]

BIB: Baker, P. W. [Letter], Latter-day Saints' Millennial Star 51:47, (Nov 25, 1889) p. 750. (CHL)
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