. . . In the fall of 1872, on September 4, we sailed on the sailing vessel, Minnesota, under the able direction of George W. Wilkins for Utah along with 602 other Saints. At one time during the trip there was a severe storm on the ocean and the waves were so high they washed way over the deck. We all prayed though and landed safe in New York on September 17th and from there we took a train direct to Ogden, arriving on September 26th. . . . [p.157]

BIB: West, Rose Berry, [Interview], "Utah Pioneer Biographies
," vol. 29, p. 157. (FHL)
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