Steamship Colorado Off Queenstown, Noon of July 29, 1869.President A. [Albert] Carrington.

Dear Brother, -- After getting the Saints all comfortably berthed last evening, we organized the company into seven wards, and appointed a teacher to each ward to see that all things are kept in order.

We all had a very comfortable night's rest, and everything has passed off admirably with us thus far. I have not heard a cross word in the whole company. The officers and stewards are very kind and obliging, and I think we will have a first rate voyage.

The sea is beginning to heave a little, which is causing seasickness among the greater portion of the passengers, but I hope that all will soon be able to take their rations again.

Please excuse the brevity, as I am very seasick.

I remain your brother in the gospel, [p.516]

John E. Pace

BIB: Pace, John E., [Letter], Latter-day Saints' Millennial Star 31:32 (August 7, 1869) p. 516. (CHL)
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