Saints by SeaS.S. Wyoming, May 21, 1881.President Albert Carrington.
Dear Brother,--After bidding goodbye to all at Liverpool, we proceeded to see to the comfort and welfare of the Saints. We then called a meeting and effected the following organization: Joseph R. Mathews was sustained as president of company; Henry Margetts, chaplain; Benjamin Brown, captain of the guard; and John M. Moody, Junior, clerk. We had an enjoyable time. We have done all in our power to make the Saints comfortable and happy, and I must say that the ship's officers and stewards have done all they could to assist us in this matter, and deserve great credit for their courtesy towards us.Queenstown, 10 a.m., May 22.
We have been visiting around among the Saints, and find all feeling well, with the exception of a few who are seasick. The weather is fine, and the prospects are that we shall have a prosperous voyage. The elders are all feeling well. We shall hold meeting at 2 p.m., and anticipate having an enjoyable time.
Accept of our love, in which all the elders join, and ever praying for the welfare of Zion, we remain,
Your brethren in the gospel,
Joseph R. Mathews, president,John M. Moody, Junior, clerk. [p.348]
BIB: Mathews, Joseph R. and Moody, John M. [Letter], Latter-day
Saints' Millennial Star 43:22, (May 30, 1881) p. 348. (CHL)
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