"DEPARTURE. -- On Wednesday, June 4th, the first company of through Saints for Utah, numbering 246 souls, in charge of Elder C. H. Wilcken, assisted by Elder James G. Bleak, left Liverpool for New York on Messieurs Guion & Co.'s steamship Nevada, Captain Forsyth. Elders John A. Lewis, John Parker, William Birkenshaw, and James Williamson, return with this company. With the exception of Elder Lewis, whose health is rather delicate, occasioned by a severe fall last Christmas, all the returning elders, and Saints accompanying, were in excellent health and spirits. A feeling of cheerfulness manifested itself throughout the entire company, occasioned by a release from Babylon and the prospect of so soon meeting families and friends in the valleys of Utah. We wish them health and prosperity, and a safe and speedy arrival."
MS, 35:23 (June 10, 1873), p.361
"Wed. 4. [June 1873] -- The steamship Nevada sailed from Liverpool, England, with 246 Saints, in charge of Charles H. Wilcken. The company arrived at New York June 16th, and at Salt Lake City June 26th."
CC, p.90
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