S. S. Idaho, Queenstown, 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 29, 1876.President A. [Albert] Carrington.

Dear Brother,--We set sail at three o'clock, p.m. yesterday, all in splendid health and spirits. As we sailed down the river we proceeded to make the necessary organization: - N. C. Flygare being President; George L. Farrell, Jno. W. Stucki, and William H. Maughan, his assistants, and George L. Farrell, secretary for the company. We divided the company into ten wards, with a president over each ward. N. C. Flygare takes charge of the Scandinavian Saints, who have two chaplains, and one captain of guard. J. U. Stucki takes charge of the Swiss and German Saints. George L. Farrell takes charge of the Saints from the British Isles. The Swiss and German Saints, and the British Saints, have respectively one chaplain and one captain of guard.

The chaplains have prayers in their several wards, at 7 o'clock, a.m., and 9 o'clock, p.m., and all hands are expected to be to bed at 10 o'clock, p.m.

The sea is beautifully smooth, weather fine, and we are gliding along at the rate of twelve knots an hour, very little sea-sickness and less grumbling.

With the blessings of the Lord, and the faith of our good brethren and sisters, we anticipate a speedy, prosperous and jolly trip.

All join in love to you and all at "42." [THE ADDRESS OF MISSION HEADQUARTERS WAS 42 Islington, Liverpool]

Your brethren in the cause of truth,

N .C Flygare,G. L. Farrell,J. U. Stucki,W. H. Maughan.[p.445]

BIB: Flygare, N. C. [Letter], Latter-day Saints' Millennial Star 38:28 (July 10, 1876) p. 445. (CHL)
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