President Cannon.
Dear Brother,--Realizing that you are ever anxious to hear of the progress and welfare of the emigrating Saints, I hasten to report the safe arrival of the John J. Boyd, and give you a few items concerning our progress thus far.
We cast anchor in New York harbor at seven p.m., yesterday, having made the voyage in 29 days. We were much prospered and blessed of the Lord [p.428] while journeying on the mighty deep. The company was comprised of people from seven different nations, speaking different languages, yet the utmost harmony, good feeling and order prevailed. The brethren associated with me, Elders K. H. Brown, W. S. Baxter and the district presidents, labored faithfully for the welfare of the Saints, administering to the wants of the sick, and giving good advice to all how to make themselves comfortable and happy.
I am sorry at having to report four deaths. The first occurred on the 15th instant. Hans Petersen, aged 46 years, a native of Sjaelland. He died at five in the afternoon, and was buried at nine p.m. The cause of death was debility, accelerated by the sea passage.
Buried at sea - Atlantic Ocean
Information thanks to Jennifer Knowlton Montes
Dear Brother,--Realizing that you are ever anxious to hear of the progress and welfare of the emigrating Saints, I hasten to report the safe arrival of the John J. Boyd, and give you a few items concerning our progress thus far.
We cast anchor in New York harbor at seven p.m., yesterday, having made the voyage in 29 days. We were much prospered and blessed of the Lord [p.428] while journeying on the mighty deep. The company was comprised of people from seven different nations, speaking different languages, yet the utmost harmony, good feeling and order prevailed. The brethren associated with me, Elders K. H. Brown, W. S. Baxter and the district presidents, labored faithfully for the welfare of the Saints, administering to the wants of the sick, and giving good advice to all how to make themselves comfortable and happy.
I am sorry at having to report four deaths. The first occurred on the 15th instant. Hans Petersen, aged 46 years, a native of Sjaelland. He died at five in the afternoon, and was buried at nine p.m. The cause of death was debility, accelerated by the sea passage.
Buried at sea - Atlantic Ocean
Information thanks to Jennifer Knowlton Montes
President Cannon.
Dear Brother,--Realizing that you are ever anxious to hear of the progress and welfare of the emigrating Saints, I hasten to report the safe arrival of the John J. Boyd, and give you a few items concerning our progress thus far.
We cast anchor in New York harbor at seven p.m., yesterday, having made the voyage in 29 days. We were much prospered and blessed of the Lord [p.428] while journeying on the mighty deep. The company was comprised of people from seven different nations, speaking different languages, yet the utmost harmony, good feeling and order prevailed. The brethren associated with me, Elders K. H. Brown, W. S. Baxter and the district presidents, labored faithfully for the welfare of the Saints, administering to the wants of the sick, and giving good advice to all how to make themselves comfortable and happy.
I am sorry at having to report four deaths. The first occurred on the 15th instant. Hans Petersen, aged 46 years, a native of Sjaelland. He died at five in the afternoon, and was buried at nine p.m. The cause of death was debility, accelerated by the sea passage.
Buried at sea - Atlantic Ocean
Information thanks to Jennifer Knowlton Montes
Dear Brother,--Realizing that you are ever anxious to hear of the progress and welfare of the emigrating Saints, I hasten to report the safe arrival of the John J. Boyd, and give you a few items concerning our progress thus far.
We cast anchor in New York harbor at seven p.m., yesterday, having made the voyage in 29 days. We were much prospered and blessed of the Lord [p.428] while journeying on the mighty deep. The company was comprised of people from seven different nations, speaking different languages, yet the utmost harmony, good feeling and order prevailed. The brethren associated with me, Elders K. H. Brown, W. S. Baxter and the district presidents, labored faithfully for the welfare of the Saints, administering to the wants of the sick, and giving good advice to all how to make themselves comfortable and happy.
I am sorry at having to report four deaths. The first occurred on the 15th instant. Hans Petersen, aged 46 years, a native of Sjaelland. He died at five in the afternoon, and was buried at nine p.m. The cause of death was debility, accelerated by the sea passage.
Buried at sea - Atlantic Ocean
Information thanks to Jennifer Knowlton Montes
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