New York, July 7th, 1877.President Joseph F. Smith.

Dear Brother,--I drop a few lines to inform you of our safe arrival in New York. We left Queenstown at 9 o'clock on the morning of the 8th instant, going out on a very smooth sea, a more joyful or happier set of people I think never left that harbor; it continued thus until late in the evening when the sea began to roll in heavy swells, causing the ship to rock considerably. You have been enough at sea to imagine the consequence of a thousand landsmen unaccustomed to marine life being tossed to and fro on the waves. This continued about twenty-four hours, when the sick began gradually to recover and resume their former cheerfulness with very few exceptions. Sister [Sarah] Pendrey has been very sick indeed, and is even now quite low. The elders appointed by you to assist me as well as the other returning missionaries, have been very energetic in keeping the Saints alive, and in the spirit of union; it is no small matter to keep a good understanding where there are so many nationalities and languages, but through the blessing of God we have been enabled to do so, to my knowledge not a jar or misunderstanding has occurred throughout the voyage. Captain Forsyth, the purser, the doctor, and in fact all the officers have been very kind, doing all in their power that would contribute to the convenience and comfort of our emigrants; and extending to us every courtesy and privilege that could be desired. We have now landed and are on the rails preparatory for going to the mountains.

Remember me kindly to your family, and all at "42." [42 Islington WAS THE ADDRESS OF THE BRITISH MISSION IN LIVERPOOL.] Praying our Heavenly Father to continue his blessings, I remain your brother in the gospel-

John Rowberry, per R.S.W. [p.492]

BIB: Rowberry, John, [Letter], Latter-day Saints' Millennial
Star 39:31 (July 30, 1877) p. 492 (CHL)
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