London, June 11, 1872.President Albert Carrington.
Dear Brother--As I am now released, and in a few hours shall leave London for my home in Utah, I cannot feel satisfied without I pen you a few lines expressive of my feelings, with a short sketch of the last two years of my life.
I left my home on Big Cottonwood, Utah Territory, on May 13, 1870, arrived in Liverpool June 5th following, and was appointed by yourself to labor in the Manchester Conference, where I remained a few days over one year, or until June 14, 1871, when I was appointed to succeed Elder R. F. Nelson in the presidency of the London Conference, where I have since remained. I must say these two years of my life have been very pleasantly spent. In the discharge of my duties I have tried to be a blessing to those among whom I have labored. The amount of good I have done is not for me to say, but I have not desired to do harm to any one, and now I am returning, I feel amply paid for all that in my weak way I have been able to do.
Praying God to continue to bless you in your labors, I remain your brother in the gospel,
David Brinton.
Off Queenstown, June 13, 1872.President Albert Carrington.
Dear Brother--All is well, very few are sick, and a general good spirit exists among the Saints.
We held a meeting last evening and organized the company. I called Elders John and Schoenfeld to my assistance, and appointed Elder Pyper chaplain, and Elder John Reese captain of the guard.
Every attention is paid to us that we could desire by both officers and crew. The weather is fine, and our noble barque moves along majestically.
The brethren and Saints all join in kind love. Your brother in the gospel,
David Brinton. [p.394]
BIB: Brinton, David [Letter] Latter-day Saints Millennial Star 34:25 (June 18, 1872) p. 394. (CHL)
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