The New York Star of June 6th, says: "The Nevada reached Castle Gardens at 4:30 p. m., with about 400 Mormon recruits. As a class they were superior to the ordinary emigrants, their dress being better and their conversation and countenances showing a greater degree of education and intelligence. The Mormon Elder in charge of the expedition was found to be a middle aged man, of florid complexion, named Thomas Judd. He readily answered all questions propounded. He said he left for Europe about two years ago, as agent of the Mormon Church. Ever since he had been actively engaged in collecting the colony just arrived. There were 300 English recruits and 66 Scandinavians. There are at least three females to every man. The party will leave for Utah to-night, their baggage being checked for Ogden. From this they are to be sent to different parts of the Mormon domain." [p.399]
BIB: [New York Star, article reprint], [Letter], Latter-day Saints' Millennial Star 40:25(June 24, 1878) p. 399. (CHL)
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