23. [May, 1878] Wrote several letters, did some work in the [Liverpool] office getting tickets, etc. for B-ham [POSSIBLY, Birmingham] Saints. Saw Gould, etc.
24. Got photos, one dozen. Several letters. Spent the day in meeting the Saints and getting out railroad tickets, etc. Got to bed at 3:30 a.m. Wrote S. J. Walsh. Very busy.
25. Worked until 9:30 a.m. Went down and bought a few eatables and went on board the S. S. Nevada to return home, having been released and put in charge of company which no. 341 souls, about 60 of which were Scandinavians. Set sail at 2:40 p.m., after the Saints had passed the doctor, etc. Elders who wished us goodbye were H. W. Naisbitt, C. Nibley, Barrett, Steel, Junior and Senior Bull, Junior and Senior Alec Kimball, H. W. Branch, Parry, W. Beatie, and a number of others. Weather was beautiful. After starting, myself and Elder L. [Louis] Howell, S. P. Neve, Thomas Ball, Jensen Allen, H. B. Clawson, Junior and Quayle, met together for organizing. Elder [S.P.] Neve and [Thomas] Ball were appointed counselors to me. Brother [Thomas] Ball chaplain and Brother [H.B.] Clawson secretary. We then visited the Saints, appointed Brother Jensen to preside over the Danish, divided the rest into two wards, and appointed Brother Hyrum, Hamp, and Parry over them with others to assist. Brother Charles Morton was appointed captain of the guards. [p.169] Had considerable running around. Held a short meeting and the saints felt first-rate. Had William Nicholls, age five, in charge for mother. William and Rosa Warren for St. George. Cousin James Booth and Robert Crowton's, boy. They were all well so far. 11 p.m. Thus far, weather and sea have been very good and as yet so sickness to signify. Wrote a note to Miner. Occupied berth no. 59, first cabin, very good.
26. Night fair, day good. Got to Queenstown at 11:30 a.m., distance 240. Saw [-] S. S. Abyssinia. Had a fine afternoon. Evening rough. People began to get sick. Was a little sick myself. Passed the "Wyoming" S. S. Held meeting in the afternoon with the English and in the evening with the Danish.
27. Sick all day. Got my meals in the cabin. Many of the people were sick. Sea rolled heavy. Distance, 275.
28. Day beautiful. Most of the folks on deck, though sick. Had a game of shuffleboard. Felt about all ok. Had prayer morning and evening. Distance, 298.
29. Day wet and rough. Captain fixed for the folks below for they enjoyed themselves in singing, etc. Time with me passed rather dull. Had prayers, etc. morning and evening. Distance, 312.
30. Day much more pleasant. Brother Neve married a couple, and the woman Danish. Had a son born whom I blessed calling his name Nevada Atlantic Larsen. I was assisted by Elders Neve, Howell, and Clawson. Had a game of shuffleboard in the afternoon. Distance, 230. Folks about over their sickness.
31. Day rather rough and cold. Some fog. Everything dull and quiet. Got up collection from returning elders for Stewart's aunt. Saw a [p.170] whale. Distance, 235.
June 1st. Still cold. Sea rather rough. Some folks a little sick again. Got up a collection for Stewart's from steerage passengers, amount (2.2.0). Evening rather fair. Saw some fishing boats. Distance, 298.
June 2nd, 1878. Day very fine. Sea calm. Wind rather cold. Attended service in cabin in forenoon. The captain read service. Some of our folks attended and helped sing. Had a good time. In the afternoon we held service. Many of the cabin passengers attending. Had a first class time. The Danish Saints had meeting in the evening. This was the best day thus far we had had. Most all of the folks were well. Distance traveled, 314. In the evening, 10 p.m., passed an Anchor Line Steamer which we found out by the aid of signals.
3. Early morning, fine. Sea very smooth. Foggy most of day and night. Spent a good part of the day in collecting money for revenue. Played some at shuffleboard. Had meeting tonight. Distance traveled, 306.
4. Spent the day in getting ready to land tomorrow. Wrote Miner, S. J. Walsh, Uncle Jim, and Thomas Dickson. In the evening had a concert in the cabin. Many of the saints attending, joining in. I sung, "3,000 away," day and night. Very foggy.
5. Everybody out and around. Saw land about 10 a.m. Got to Guion Landing, New York at 2 a.m. Was met by cousin John, Drought's wife and daughter, and Brother [William C.] Staines. Passed revenue officer without opening luggage, by greasing. Land at Castle Garden at 5 p.m. Was very busy until about 7:50 p.m. when I and James went up to cousin H. Drought, 46 Madison Street, New York. Had supper and stopped overnight. 600 Minenots [UNCLEAR, POSSIBLY Mennonites], Russian, landed same day with us. [p.171]
Got up at 5:30 a.m. Went down to Castle Garden to attend to some business. Then went back to cousin Henry to breakfast. From there went to see Uncle David's wife. Saw her and her mother, but her family was away. Took the Elevated Railroad cars for Castle Garden. Got the folks tickets which amounted to 260 [an] adult.
6. Spent some time with cousin Henry. Saw McKenny. At 4 p.m. went over to Jersey City prior to starting for Pittsburgh on the Pennsylvania Railroad. We started at 7:30 p.m. Day warm and pleasant.
7. Day pleasant. Passed through a beautiful country. Traveled up the S. River and cross over it. Had a very fine sight at the Horseshoe Bend in the Allegheny Mountains. Got to Pittsburgh at 9:30 p.m. Changed carriages. Had a disagreeable time in seating the folks on account of only having 7 carriages instead of 8. Was much crowded. Also had two carriages of Russians between our party, but the conductor stopped the train and put them behind.
June 8, 1878. Traveled over the Fort Wynne Railroad. Passed through a fine wooded and farming country. Crossed over Cedar River and reached Chicago at 8 p.m. Changed carriages. Went on to Chicago and N.W. Railroad.. Got very comfortably fixed in 8 carriages. Bought a lot of bread, etc. and left for Omaha and 11 p.m. Brothers [George] Perry and [William] Sharp were left behind. Day wet.
9. Passed over the Mississippi River at Clinton about 3 a.m. Had a very good days travel. Rained considerable. Lots of people at the stations. Got to Council Bluffs at 9 p.m. Was transferred in the carriages we had traveled into Omaha where we changed carriages going in to some belonging to the U. [Union] P. [Pacific] Railroad. Luggage was also changed here. We got tolerably well fixed and started at 12 p.m. Sent telegrams to [William C.] Staines. Also got tickets for the company on Staines' order which were made out in bulk. [p.172] [DIARY ACCOUNT OF JOURNAL TO UTAH ABRUPTLY ENDS HERE.]
BIB: Judd, Thomas. Diary (Ms 4440), pp. 169-72. (CHL)
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