"DEPARTURE -- The John M. Wood. -- The John M. Wood, Captain Hartley, cleared for New Orleans, on the 10th instant, having on board 397 souls, 58 of whom were from Switzerland and Italy. Elders Robert Campbell, president of the company, A. F. McDonald, J. O. Angus, and Charles Derry, ex-presidents of conferences, also Jabez Woodard, late president of the Italian Mission, sailed on board this vessel, after having labored faithfully and diligently to extend the work of God in Europe. May a prosperous voyage be granted them."
MS, 16:12 (March 25, 1854), p.187
"Sun. 12. [Mar. 1854] -- The ship John M. Wood sailed from Liverpool, with 393 saints, including 58 from Switzerland and Italy, under the direction of Robert L. Campbell. It arrived at New Orleans May 2nd."
CC, p.50
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