Steamship Manhatten, off Queenstown, 8 p.m. Sept. 23, 1869.President [Albert] Carrinton.
Dear Brother,--We have had a strong head wind, nearly all our emigrants experiencing seasickness. Our company are organized into four wards in the usual way. I feel first rate myself, as also the brethren with me. I expect to get along all right. Got all our passengers on deck. The Saints generally remember their songs of Zion, which helps to cheer. We also have some musicians in our company, with musical instruments, and when our seasickness is over we shall endeavor to make our time agreeable and interesting.
With respects to yourself and Brother Carlson, with all co-laborers in the love of the gospel,
I remain, yours,
Joseph Lawson. [p.648]
BIB: Lawson, Joseph [Letter] Latter-day Saints' Millennial Star 31:40 (September 29, 1869) p. 648. (CHL)
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