New Orleans, April 10th, 1849.

Beloved President Pratt,--I now take the opportunity of writing to you, according to promise; and I feel happy to inform you of the safe arrival of the ship Henry Ware at this port, after a voyage of eight weeks and three days, during which time we all enjoyed very good health, with some few exceptions of seasickness; and we had, generally speaking, very good weather. We arrived here on Sunday morning, April 8th, and soon found Brother Scovil, who yesterday got our luggage cleared at the customs and removed to the steamer "Grand Turk," which is to sail for St. Louis tomorrow. We are very much indebted to Brother Scovil for his prompt exertions and usefulness in facilitating our progress onward, and in the saving of our dollars. . . . [p.154]

. . . Praying for success and prosperity to crown your labors in Britain, I remain yours in the new and everlasting covenant,

James Bond.. [p.155]

BIB: Bond, James. [Letter], Latter-day Saints' Millennial Star 1
1:10, (May 15, 1849), pp. 154- 55. (CHL)
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