S. S. "Roanoke," Oct. 16, 1888.President George Teasdale.
Dear Brother,--We arrived in New York this morning at eleven o'clock, after a very pleasant voyage, having only one day of heavy sea. Mr. Gibson met us, and did all in his power to aid us.
Our emigrants were taken off and their luggage examined before the others, which brought us ahead considerably. The customs officers were also very kind to us, causing us no more trouble than was necessary. The examination at Castle Garden lasted only a few minutes, they passing our people through almost without question. We had to leave a sister from Copenhagen, with her two children, on account of diphtheria; they were well when we left, but it seemed the doctor did not consider them quite safe yet; they will be sent along as soon as possible.
The officers on this boat are very kind, doing all they can for our comfort. We expect to arrive at Norfolk about 3 p.m., and to proceed on our journey this evening.
Kind regards from the Saints and brethren.—Your brother in the covenant,
N. P. Lindeloff,Per Christensen. [p.715]
BIB: Lindeloff, N. P., [Letter], Latter-day Saints' Millennial Star 50:45 (Nov 5, 1888) p. 715. (CHL)
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