New York, November 2, 1871.Elder George Reynolds

Dear Brother,--We left Queenstown about noon Oct. 19. The sea was rough and continued so for several days. We shipped many a heavy sea, and the water occasionally poured down amongst the passengers. At such times there was a pleasing contrast between the Saints and the other emigrants on board--whilst others were restlessly manifesting their fears, with us all was serene and calm.

We encountered a detestable headwind during the greater portion of our voyage, which caused the vessel to labor heavily, and resulted in considerable seasickness amongst the passengers.

The first Sunday we were on board we did not hold any meetings, owing to the unfavorable state of the weather, but on Oct. 29 we assembled at 2:30 and 6 p.m. Many of the sailors and passengers came and listened to us. [p.747]

We arrived at New York last evening, and landed this morning. We start west at noon tomorrow. All the Saints are in good health, except one Danish sister, who was somewhat sick when she embarked at Liverpool, but she is mending fast.

We have been abundantly blessed by the Lord on our voyage, and have been treated with great kindness by the captain and officers of the Nevada.

Elders John Sharp and W. [William] C. Staines are in New York, they report all well in Zion.

All join in kind love to the brethren in the office. Yours faithfully,

George H. Peterson [p.748]

BIB: Peterson, George H. [Letter], Latter-day Saints Millennial
Star 33:47 (November 21, 1871) pp. 747-48. (CHL)
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