S. S. Wisconsin, off Queenstown,June 6th, 1880.President William Budge.
Dear Brother,--We left Liverpool at about 6 p.m., yesterday, and had to face a very strong headwind, which continues. At 8 o'clock, last night, a meeting was held, at which some further organization took place. At 11 a.m. this morning another meeting was held, perfecting the organization. The Swiss and German constitute the lst Ward, over which Elder Gottlieb Ence presides; Elder William Driver was appointed president of the 2nd, and Elder John Alexander of the 3rd Ward; S. [Samuel] L. Adams was appointed choir leader.
The Saints are all feeling well, enjoying themselves in singing and other consistent recreations. We have been around among all the Saints this morning and personally enquired into their condition. They are all well. [p.374] There have only been two or three cases of seasickness as yet.
Your brethren in the gospel,
John G. Jones, President.John Theurer, Counselor,E. M. Curtis, Counselor,Henry Rolapp, Clerk . [p.375]
BIB: Jones, John G., et. al, [Letter], Latter-day Saints' Millennial Star 42:24, (June 14, 1880) pp. 374-75. (CHL)
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