"DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST COMPANY. -- The steamship Nevada, Captain Price, sailed from this port for New York, on Wednesday, the 6th instant, having on board a company of Saints numbering 139 souls, all of whom were booked for Utah. The company was placed under the charge of Elder Lester J. Herrick, who would be assisted by Elders Robert McQuarrie and John E. Rees. . . ."
MS, 36:19 (May 12, 1874), p.297
"Wed. 6. [May 1874] -- The steamship Nevada sailed from Liverpool, England, with 155 Saints, in charge of Lester J. Herrick. The company arrived at New York May 21st, and at Salt Lake City May 30th."
CC, p.91
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