. . . In 1857 we came to America. We crossed the Atlantic on the ship, George Washington. Elder Park was the president of the company. Eight hundred sixteen were in the company; eight hundred fourteen landed, as there was one birth and three deaths on board ship. Elder Ezra Benson came on deck and said that if the Saints would do as they were told, we should anchor in twenty-two days. His word came true. We sailed March 28th, but on account of having the measles on board, we were quarantined in the Boston Harbor until April 26, 1857. . . . [p.2]

BIB: Hollist, Elizabeth [Journal Excerpt] IN Stringer Family by John Henry Stringer. p. 2. (FHL)
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