Elder James Williamson writes from Salt Lake City, Utah Sept. 28th,

"Although we had considerable head winds, and most all the passengers had a spell of seasickness, yet we had a good time while crossing the sea. After being organized, we had prayer meetings morning and evening, and on one occasion we had a testimony meeting, such a one I do not remember having attended, the Lord was with us by his Spirit. We held two meetings on Sundays. The officers were very kind to us, and gave us credit for being the most orderly and cleanly people that crossed the sea with them, and said we not only preached good doctrine, but practiced it also; they attended our services. We had considerable work with our baggage at New York, in handling and getting it to the railroad train. Our journey by rail was a very good one, the scenery beautiful. One night we had a very heavy storm, one bridge was washed away, which detained us some hours; another start, and then across the plains. I could not but reflect upon the thousands of starving families left behind, and so much land wanted cultivating; and of the patience and faith of the pioneers of this country, and of the comparative ease in which we traveled, caused my heart to rejoice. We arrived at Salt Lake City about 3 p.m., Sept. 23rd, and were met by many friends, far beyond expectation. . . [p.681]

BIB: Williamson, James, [Letter Excerpt], Latter-day Saints' Millennial Star 36:43, (Oct. 27, 1874) p. 681. (CHL)
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