S. S. Wyoming off Sandy Hook, Sept. 25, 1875.President A. [Albert] Carrington

Dear Brother,--We are now nearing the shores of America, and we are happy to inform you that our voyage, thus far, has been exceedingly pleasant and prosperous, all the Saints having enjoyed themselves very much.

Seasickness commenced immediately after we left Queenstown, and continued for two or three days, but with that exception the company has been healthful throughout.

The weather has been delightfully fine, so that the passengers could be on deck every day, where they amused themselves in various ways to break the monotony of the voyage.

The Saints have been well cared for and we have heard no complaints from any quarter - everybody appearing quite satisfied with the arrangements for their comfort. We are glad to be able to reiterate the many favorable reports that have been previously given, of the uniform kindness and courtesies of the officers and men of the ship, to our passengers. They have treated us most gentlemanly. We have heard no swearing or disrespectful language from anyone, but perfect harmony and peace have prevailed, and a more agreeable ocean passage could scarcely be desired.

We called the Saints together every morning and evening for singing and prayer and gave them instructions as occasion required. On Sunday, 19th instant, we held a public meeting on deck, which was attended by nearly all the passengers - both cabin and steerage - who paid very good attention. Short addresses were delivered by Elders John Squires and Peter O. Hanson [Hansen], after which President [Joseph F.] Smith occupied forty-five minutes, speaking with great power and freedom to the satisfaction of all present.

Up to the seventh day of our voyage the steamer made excellent runs, traveling from 306 to 320 miles daily, giving fair promise that we should make the trip from Liverpool in ten days, but unfortunately one of the pumps connected with the engine gave way, compelling us to come to a complete stand, which caused a delay of six hours, and since then we have been [p.652] compelled to travel at reduced speed, which will make our whole delay about eighteen hours.

This morning at 2 o'clock we took the pilot on board, and at seven we passed the Nantucket lighthouse.

On the morning of Sept. 21st we saw an immense iceberg near the Banks of Newfoundland, which was the most beautiful sight of the kind that we have ever seen. The captain judged it to be about 1,000 feet long and 300 feet high, and about 5 miles to the south of our course.

Sept. 26th. We anchored off Staten Island at 2 o'clock this morning, and at 8 o'clock, the passengers passed the doctor, all in good health. We then steamed into dock, where the passengers were kept all day.

Monday, Sept. 27th. The passengers were all landed this morning at Castle Garden. The work of transferring and examining the luggage has been got along with very agreeably, and we are now about to go aboard the cars. The Saints were in good spirits, anticipating a very agreeable trip.

President Smith and Elder Lyman left for home by express last night.

Praying God to bless and prosper you and your co-laborers, we remain, your brethren in the gospel,
R. [Richard] V. Morris, John Squires,
B. H. Watts, A. McFarland,
J. [John] H. Burrows,
P. O. Hanson [Peter O. Hansen],
Evan Forgesen. [p.653]

BIB: Morris, Richard V., et. al., [Letter], Latter-day Saints' Millennial Star 37:41, (Oct. 11, 1875) pp. 652-53. (CHL)
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