"THE LAST COMPANY. -- On Wednesday, the 16th instant, the last of this season's through emigration took its departure in Guion & Co.'s steamship Minnesota. 203 souls of the Saints go out in this ship. Elder Thomas Dobson, returning missionary, has charge of the company. Elders Ralph Harrison, Oliver G. Snow, Jesse Gardiner, and William H. Kelsey and wife, return to Zion in this company. We wish them all a safe and speedy journey."
MS, 34:43 (Oct. 22, 1872), p.681
"Wed. 16. [Oct. 1872] -- The steamship Minnesota sailed from Liverpool, England, with 203 Saints, in charge of Thomas Dobson. The company arrived at New York, Oct. 29th, and at Salt Lake City, Nov. 7th."
CC, p.89
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