Painting of Tall Ship on High Seas
Ship: LucasDate of Departure: 27 Jun 1857 Port of Departure: Sydney, Australia
LDS Immigrants: 69 Church Leader: William M. Wall
Date of Arrival: 12 Oct 1857 Port of Arrival: San Pedro, California
Source(s): A Journal of the Company of Saints on the Ship Lucas, from Sydney Australia, (FHL #928,396); MNAL
Notes: "Sat. 27. [June 1857] -- The American ship Lucas sailed from Sydney, N. [New] S. [South] W. [Wales], Australia, with 69 Saints, in charge of Elder Absalom P. Dowdle, bound for Utah."
Lucas (June 1857)
A Compilation of General Voyage Notes
A Journal of the Company of Saints on the Ship, Lucas
A Compilation of General Voyage Notes
"Sat. 27. [June 1857] -- The American ship Lucas sailed from Sydney, N. [New] S. [South] W. [Wales], Australia, with 69 Saints, in charge of Elder Absalom P. Dowdle, bound for Utah."
A Journal of the Company of Saints on the Ship, Lucas
The L.D.S. Church chartered this ship, Lucas, to carry all the saints from Australia to America and Utah if they desired.
The company left Sidney, Australia on the ship, Lucas, June 27, 1857, with Captain J. C. Daggett in command.
June 18, 1857. Organization as follows by a special conference at Sydney, New Wales, Australia.
William M. Wall, president
Absolem P. Dowdle, first counselor and superintendent of provisions and supplies.
George Roberts, second counselor
George Hunter, acting teacher
William Hawkins, acting teacher, Eliza Hawkins, wife
Other Members
Robert Arbon Elder William Gingell Elder
Hannah Arbon Wife Mary Ann Gingell Wife
Jane Arbon daughter Charlotte Elizabeth Gingell daughter
Russel Arbon son Eliza Gingell daughter
John Arbon son Henry Thweiles Gingell son
Ann Maria Arbon daughter David Thomas Gingell son
Joseph Cadd non-member Josiah William Gingell son
Sophia Elizabeth Cadd born on board, blessed Sept 27, 1857
Joseph Cadd son, member Enoch Eldredge Gurr Elder
Heber Cadd son, member Ruth Buckman Gurr wife
Richard Bowden Teacher James Gurr son
Mary Bowden wife Sarah Gurr daughter
George Hunter Teacher Ruben Gurr son
Elizabeth Hunter wife Susannah Gurr daughter
William Robb Elder Peter Gurr son
Ellen Robb wife John Stuchberry non-member
William Robb son Emma Stuchberry wife, member
Ann Robb daughter Ann Stuchberry daughter
Ellen Robb daughter George Roberts Elder
Thomas Robb son Susan Roberts wife
Alexander Robb son Robert Cochrane Elder
George Robb son Tresa Cochrane wife
John Robb son Tresa Cochrane daughter
Adam Robb son Robert John Cochrane son
George Burton Elder Charles Cochrane son, born on ship
Ann Burton wife George Ward
Clara Jane Burton daughter Edmund Ward
Amelia Christiana Burton daughter Edmund John Harris Elder
George Alma Burton son Richard Rillstone
William Gurr Teacher Sarah Ann Rillstone wife
Sarah Elizabeth Gurr daughter,born on board ship, blessed Sept. 27, 1857 William Wall Rillstone son
William Heber Gurr son
(Editor's Note Insert by Georgia Drake: Susannah Drummond Robb's name does not appear as a passenger in this record but she was on this voyage and 3 months pregnant. William and Susanna were married prior to leaving Sydney Australia. Susannah's name does appear on the Australian LDS Emigration registry for 1853-1868 under the name of Susannah Drummond sailing on the Lucas 1857. Sarah Ann Rillstone is Susanna's sister. She married Richard Rillstone, who signed on as a crew member to earn his passage. The sisters were raised by their cousin William Hawkins and his wife, Eliza who were childless. The girls referred to them as "Auntie and Uncle Hawkins". All were on this voyage and Sarah gave birth to a baby boy William Wall while at sea. )
Absolom P. Dowdle inspected supplies and provisions and reported all things ready for sea on the 26th of June 1857.
June 27, 1857, Saturday: The pilot came on board ship at eight o’clock and gave orders to weigh anchor. Ship under way at nine o’clock. Soon after the ship was under way, Brother Stewart Clark and Chaffin Potter had come on board. They accompanied us to the mouth of the harbor, about seven miles from Sydney. Then they took an affectionate farewell, bestowing their blessings upon the company. Captain, officers and crew soon left Sydney in the distance, having a fair wind from the West; driving us at the rate of seven knots per hour toward the east. The sea being rough, seasickness commenced that night and was very unpleasant.
June 28, Sunday: Weather fine. Wind from the West. Sea still rough. Most of the company seasick. In the afternoon the wind changed ten points to the North. It blew a gale for some time, with heavy rain.
June 29, Monday: This morning President Wall called a prayer meeting of all those able to attend. Wind fair. Ship making seven knots per hour. Morning being pleasant most of the Saints came on deck. Sickness abating.
June 30, Tuesday: This morning the wind has fallen off, leaving almost a calm. Company still improving of seasickness. At nine o’clock company assembled for prayers. Elder Dowdle made prayer, also made a few remarks on being united and obeying the orders of the Church. President Wall followed with a few remarks on the same subject. He [p.3] then nominated George Hunter and William Hawkins as teachers of the company. After services the wind freshened and carried us at the rate of ten knots per hour. In the afternoon had a gale from northwest. It continued to blow hard all afternoon.
July 1, Wednesday: This morning the gale continues to blow. The sea is very rough and most of the company are very seasick. About four o’clock in the afternoon there was a sharp squall of wind that carried off the fore-sail and the main top-sail, also the fore top-mast. Before the sails gave way the ship laid over on her beam. The duration of the squall was but short. The ship soon righted itself from her perilous condition, letting most of the canvas fall on deck, to the joy of all on board the ship. Squalls at intervals during the night.
July 2, Thursday: This morning a steady gale, very rough. Most of the Saints very sick. Attended prayers this morning; singing and prayer. President Wall and Dowdle address the Company for a short time. Peace reigned on board all day. Met in the evening for prayer. Prayer by Elder George Hunter. Singing.
July 3, Friday: This morning sea very rough, wind moderate, seasickness abating. Met for prayers at eight o’clock. Prayer by Elder Robb. Singing. President Wall and Dowdle gave instructions to the Saints on cleanliness, order, and government of families. Sister Rawlins very sick, administered to by President Wall and Dowdle. A good spirit prevails, prayers in the evening.
July 4, Saturday: This morning the wind was very light, almost a calm. Weather fine mending sails and getting the ship in sailing trim. At nine o’clock [p.4] Prayer, Elder Dowdle made prayer, singing. Good feeling throughout the day. In the afternoon President Wall and Dowdle administered to Sister Rillstone [Sarah Rillston]. She received immediate strength. Prayers at eight o’clock in the evening by President Wall. Singing.
July 5, Sunday: This morning fine wind ahead, sending the ship some two or three points toward the Southward, meeting at eleven o’clock. Hymn on page 109. Prayer by President Wall. Singing on the 293 page. Elder Dowdle than addressed the Company on the first principles of the gospel. Hymn on page 257. Benediction by Elder Dowdle. In the evening President Wall preached an excellent discourse showing the advantages to be derived from the spread of the Gospel. Elder Dowdle also spoke upon the principles of obedience and safe care of the provisions and water. After meeting the wind began to rise.
July 6, Monday: This morning very wet and uncomfortable. Strong breeze all night. Sea very rough, making but little headway. Little sail set. Prayer by George Hunter; singing. In the evening had prayer. Elder Gurr made prayer, singing.
July 7, Tuesday: This morning weather fine. Ship steering Northeast, half North, nearly fair. Met for prayers at nine o’clock. Singing, some feelings manifested about the provisions, but all was settled, and good feelings prevailed again. Prayer by Elder George Burton. After prayer Elder Wall made remarks on the subject of punctuality. Requested the Saints to be on hand at the time appointed for prayers. [p.5]
July 8, Wednesday: This morning at daylight we came in sight of those islands called the Three Kings. About thirty miles to the North of New Zealand. They lay about thirty miles distant from us on our starboard bow. We have made excellent headway, considering all things much better than we anticipated. Wind fair, ship heading northeast half South in order to round the North Cape of New Zealand. All well on board this morning. Assembled for prayer, singing. Prayer by Elder George Roberts, after which we spent some time in singing. A good spirit seemed to prevail throughout. About twelve o'clock the wind began to fall off. In the evening almost a dead calm. In the evening, prayer by Elder Wall, singing. Wind still favorable.
July 9, Thursday: This morning a light wind, almost a calm. Prayer after which President Wall and Dowdle made arrangements about the provisions. After dinner Elder Dowdle and Elder Hunter weighed out a portion of the provisions to the passengers such as they desired to be weighed out to them. Weather dull. Prayer and singing in the evening.
July 10, Friday: This morning wind ahead, making no headway. Some feelings with one of the brethren. He acknowledged his error and asked forgiveness which was granted and good feelings prevailed. Attended Prayers this morning. Elder Dowdle offered up the prayer. Singing, also exhorted the Saints to be humble and to be more united. President Wall also gave some instructions. Singing. Wind unfavorable through the day. Prayer before going to bed. [p.6]
July 11, Saturday: This morning quite a calm. Sea rolling heavily. A mist all around. Assembled for prayers. Elder Wall led prayers. Elder Dowdle made a few remarks. For a short time good feelings prevailed throughout. Prayers this evening with singing.
July 12, Sunday: Weather thick and misty, quite a calm sea, still rolling heavily. Assembled for meeting between decks at eleven o’clock. Elder Hunter led prayer. Elder Roberts spoke to the Saints and preached an excellent discourse In the afternoon a wind sprung up but was very variable, shifting all around the compass, at last settling in the West. It began to blow quite a gale toward night. Prayers at eight. Elder Dowdle led prayer. After most of the Company had retired to bed they were alarmed by a heavy sea which struck the ship shaking her from end to end and half filling her upper deck with water. She sustained no damage. President Wall and Dowdle went and pacified the frightened ones and soon all was right. The gale lasted through the night. Latitude 32 -50.
July 13, Monday: This day a fair wind but quite a gale. Sea running very high, but little sail set. Assembled for prayers. President Wall and Dowdle gave some instructions to the Saints. In the afternoon more sail set and we started off at a good pace. In the evening had prayer meeting, testimony bearing, and had quite a good time. Good feelings prevailed through the company.
July 14, Tuesday: This morning going along first rate. Weather fine. After breakfast and all was cleaned up assembled for prayer. Elder Dowdle led prayer, singing. This day all sail set, a good steady breeze, but toward night wind calmed down. Prayer this evening.
July 15, Wednesday: This morning wind fair but light. Weather fine. Elder Wall confined to his bed on account of his health. Assembled for prayer. Elder Hunter offered the Prayer. Singing. About 2 p.m. a breeze sprung up from the South. A fine black fish seen astern of the vessel. Most of the Company on deck pursuing such avocations as each one liked. Had prayers by Elder Dowdle.
July 16, Thursday: This morning a steady breeze, weather fine. Prayer and singing. Elder Robb and Gigell [William Gingell or Gengell] spoke. Also President Wall. Provisions weighed out after dinner. Elder Roberts made out a scale showing the amount of provisions for each family. President Wall assisted Dowdle in serving the provisions. Had prayer and singing in the evening.
July 17, Friday: This morning a dead calm. This weather fine. Assembled for prayers offered by Elder Harris this morning. A fine black fish seen playing around the vessel at prayer time. Elder Wall exhorted the Saints on the necessity of keeping themselves pure. Especially the female part of the company, as the Lord intended them to have the privilege of bringing forth bodies for the noble spirits. During the prayer a fine breeze sprung up. Weather fine. Company in good spirits most of the sisters occupied with sewing. Latitude 32 South. In the afternoon wind shifted two points ahead. In the evening had prayer given by President Wall before going to bed. Variable winds.
July 18, Saturday: This morning wind variable, weather dull with sleet and rain. Had prayer and singing, a good feeling prevailed.
July 19, Sunday: This morning weather fine. Wind from the Northeast. Meeting at eleven o’clock, hymn on page 272. Elder Dowdle made prayer and also preached an excellent discourse. President Wall followed with a few remarks cautioning the brethren against taking the name of the Lord in vain. Concluded by singing hymn on page 112. Day passed away pleasantly. In the evening had a testimony meeting. Enjoyed ourselves very much. Variable winds at night.
July 20, Monday: This morning wind ahead. Weather fair. Had prayer. All the company enjoys good health. Had prayer and singing in the evening. Elder Burton led prayer and singing continued as long as the people felt disposed. There is a want of unit among us and not the best of feelings among us. We have made but little progress on our journey, considering the distance we have to go.
July 21, Tuesday: This morning wind still in the same quarter. Glass shows weather set fair, moon changes tonight. Expect a change of wind. Prayer this morning, Elder Dowdle made prayer. Singing and prayer in the evening.
July 22, Wednesday: This morning wind still blowing from the Eastward ahead. Prayer and singing this morning and in the evening.
July 23, Thursday: Wind still ahead blowing very strong making all things miserable. Prayer this morning with singing. Continued to blow hard all day. This evening the subject of baptism was discussed. Elder Roberts did not attend on account of sickness.
July 24, Friday: Blowing strong all night, still ahead. Prayer this morning led by Elder Hunter. President Wall spoke on the celebration of the 24th [p.9] of July but as the weather was boisterous each was to do the best he could. Elder Dowdle spoke upon this eventful day. Weather fine. Prayer in the evening.
July 25, Saturday: Wind shifted in the night toward the North, blowing quite a gale making it very rough and uncomfortable. Assembled for prayer between decks this morning also in the evening attended with singing. Gale all day.
July 26, Sunday: Fair wind this morning, hardly any sail set. Sea very rough. Assembled between decks to hold meeting at eleven o’clock. Elder Dowdle addressed the company. Latitude 32-12, more sail set. Weather fine. Also had a testimony meeting in the evening. Some of the brothers bore their testimony. Elder Dowdle was impressed by the spirit to tell the Saints to arise from their sleepiness and humble themselves and serve the Lord more faithfully. A fine breeze before going to bed. All sail set.
July 27, Monday: This morning wind fair, going along first rate. At nine-thirty a.m. had prayer and singing. Barometer low and it gives signs that bad weather is near at hand. In the evening had prayer with singing. Before midnight a squall overtook us and was likely to damage the ship as all sails were set. But she only sustained the tearing of two of her sails.
July 28, Tuesday: Wind fair, right aft. Heavy sea running but little sail set on account of strong wind blowing. Attended prayer this morning. Elder Wall made prayer and also gave some good instructions to the young women. Weather squally. Prayer in the evening by Elder Dowdle, also singing. A good feeling prevails throughout. [p.10]
July 29, Wednesday: Blowing very hard this morning, averaging 8 to 12 knots per hour, weather fine. Elder Gurr made prayer, singing. Also before going to bed had prayer. President Wall offered up the prayer also gave some good instructions followed by Elder Dowdle. Latitude 31-30; longitude 168-12.
July 30, Thursday: Wind fair this morning. Elder Hunter offered prayer. Hymns sung. Longitude 163.2. Had a prayer meeting this evening. Elder Wall offered up prayer afterwards. The privilege was given the brothers and sisters that liked to bear their testimony to the truth of the work. We had a good time.
July 31, Friday: Wind fair but light. Mercury high. Weather cloudy. Assembled at 9:30 A.M. for prayer. Elder Dowdle made prayer. Singing. Good feeling prevailed. Latitude 29 South. Had prayer this evening, Elder Roberts led prayer.
August 1, Saturday: Wind variable. This morning had prayer by Elder Dowdle. Singing. A slight disturbance with two of the brethren but all was soon right by their forgiving one another. In the evening had prayer by Elder Dowdle. President Wall gave some good instructions on the principle of forgiveness. Elder Dowdle also gave some good instructions. A good spirit among us.
August 2, Sunday: This morning weather cloudy. Assembled between decks to hold meeting at eleven o’clock. Opened by singing and prayer. Elder Dowdle spoke on the subject of baptism. Also on his testimony to the truth of Joseph Smith being a prophet and exhorted the Saints to faithfulness. Dismissed by Elder Roberts. Presidency named and blessed a child. Child belonging Robert Hamblin. The afternoon spent by the Saints according to each ones feelings. In the evening had testimony meeting. Singing. Elder Dowdle prayed, followed with singing. The privilege was then given for any of the brethren or sisters to speak who felt like it. Benediction by Elder Wall.
August 3, Monday: About as usual.
August 4, Tuesday: This morning air wind and weather. Going about 5 knots. Prayers, hymn “ The Time is Far Spent” President Wall made prayer. Sky in the evening began to look tropical. In the evening had prayer and singing. After difficulty arose before going to bed. President Wall soon restored peace between the two brethren. Latitude 26.55; longitude 157.26. Elder Roberts voted in to teach the school.
August 5, Wednesday: This morning a calm, weather fair. Elder Dowdle made prayer and spoke for some length on the nature of covenant. Elder Roberts spoke on having an assistant to help him with the school in the afternoon. School commenced between decks.
August 6, Thursday. This morning high winds. Pace about 3 knots per hour. Weather fine. This morning Elder Hawkins offered to assist Elder Roberts in teach the school. In the evening had prayer by Elder Wall. One of the brethren asked forgiveness of the brethren for which was granted unanimously. Several of the brethren bore their testimonies to the truth of the work.
August 7, Friday: Variable winds, weather fine. Going about two knots. Prayer this morning also prayers in the evening. Elder Dowdle made prayers. Singing. School at 2 p.m. Provisions weighed out. Elder Wall wished me to remember a dream he had on Thursday evening, Aug. 6th. “He saw one of his wives enter his cabin where he was sleeping and asked him many questions. How he got on since he left home also how the company liked him, etc. He asked her about home and was told they were all [p.11] well. After this he told her she must be tired after coming so far to see him. He told her there was a spare bed beneath him where she could rest. But she declined and left the cabin and departed.”
August 8, Saturday: This morning a calm until 9 o’clock when a light wind struck up from Southeast where we expect trades from. President Wall made prayer this morning. School at 2 p.m. Prayer in the evening, with singing. Breeze freshened before going to bed.
August 9, Sunday: This morning slight variable winds. Weather fine. In morning assembled between decks to attend meeting. Singing, prayer by President Wall, Elder Dowdle spoke on children paying obedience to their parents. President Wall spoke on the same subject. Meeting dismissed by President Wall. In the evening had a good testimony meeting. Good feeling prevailed among the Saints. Breeze freshened before going to bed.
August 10, Monday: Wind right ahead. Weather fine mercury of to 80°. Assembled between decks for prayer. Elder Dowdle made prayer. Waster measured out this morning, an American gallon given to each person each day. School at 2 p.m. In the evening prayer, singing, Prayer Elder George Roberts. The night warm.
August 11, Tuesday: This morning wind coming from same quarter. Weather fine but cloudy. Assembled between decks for prayer. A difficult arose between two families which was not settled before going to bed.
August 13, Thursday: Wind from southeast. Prayer by Elder Wall. The difficulty settled this morning. President Wall and Dowdle spoke to the saints. Going about 5 knots per hour. Prayer and singing this evening.
August 14, Friday: Weather fine. Steering North latitude 19. A small disturbance about the water. The captain settled it by issuing order for each one to leave half of his water with the cook. Prayers this morning. President Wall spoke upon the principle of obedience. School at 2 p.m. In the evening prayers and singing.
August 15, Saturday: Weather fine. Latitude 1630. Elder Dowdle made prayer. Singing, school 2 p.m. During tea time one of the children, daughter of John Stuckberry, climbed upon an old stove fell back and the pipe which was loose fell too. It struck her foot, cutting it very badly. Prayers and singing.
August 16, Sunday: From West, weather fine. Assembled between decks for prayers. Elder Dowdle made prayer. President Wall and Dowdle spoke for a short time. But soon dismissed as the weather was very hot. The wife of Robert Cochrane gave birth to a son at 11:30 o’clock. In the evening had meeting on deck. Prayer by Elder Dowdle, he also spoke to the Saints. President Wall also spoke.
Aug. 17, Monday: This morning calm. Wind very light. At 11 o’clock breeze freshened and continued to blow hard all day. Prayer this morning by Elder Roberts, singing. No school in afternoon on account of their moving coals from the stern to the head of the ship. Prayer and singing.
Aug. 18, Tuesday: This morning wind hauled more ahead, sending us more to the West. The most dangerous part of the Pacific Ocean. Prayer by Elder Dowdle. President Wall gave council to the brethren in regards to their children, to have them with them at prayer time, also to teach them to pray. At 2 p.m. had school on quarter deck on account of sickness between decks. latitude ll:59. This day Elder Harris declined to teach anymore. He stated his reasons that some of the parents found fault with him. Elder Dowdle volunteered his services. Elder Harris was not voted in to teach but kindly offered to assist Elder Roberts. John Stuckberry suffering with sickness. Prayers attended with singing this evening. [p.12]
August 19, Wednesday: This morning Sophia Cadd gave birth to a son at 20 minutes to 5 a.m. The wife of Joseph Cadd. Head wind this morning. Elder Robb made prayer. Mercury up to 80. Some of the children suffering with whooping cough. John Stuckberry a little better. This morning not such unit, among us as should be. Prayers attended with singing.
August 20, Thursday: Wind from the North, weather fine, very hot. Sick people improving. Elder Dowdle made prayer. School in the afternoon at 2. Elder Dowdle assisted Elder Roberts in the evening. Elder Dowdle made prayer. It being very hot the meeting was soon brought to a close.
August 21, Friday: Wind in the North, weather dull. Assembled for prayers. Elder Wall spoke on the settling of difficulties, legality, according to the order of the Church. Prayer by Elder Wall. School at 2 P.M. President Wall assisted Elder Roberts in teaching this afternoon. In the evening wind shifted. Prayers attended with singing.
August 22, Saturday: This morning variable winds, raining very close. Elder Dowdle made prayer also gave some instructions to the Saints on how to govern themselves and families. School at 2 p.m. Prayer and singing in the evening.
August 23, Sunday: This morning wind from the East, weather dull. Assembled for meeting between decks at 11 a.m. President Wall preached an excellent discourse on the subject of the Kingdom of the Lord. At about 5 P.M. a large porpoise was caught. In the evening had a testimony meeting. Many of the brethren bore their testimonies to the truth of the work in which we are engaged. Good feeling throughout.
August 24, Monday: This morning wind from the East. Numbers of flying fish, also birds seen. Brother Burton led prayer this morning. School at 2 p.m. Prayer in the evening.
August 25, Tuesday: East wind, going about 4 knots. Prayer by Elder Dowdle. He also gave some instruction. Latitude 7. School at 2 p.m. The presidency laid hands on Sister Hunter. Tonight President Wall rather sick.
August 26, Wednesday. This morning weather squally, wind from the East. Elder Dowdle officiated at prayer on account of President Wall’s sickness. Elder Roberts made prayer. Elder Dowdle spoke concerning the laying on of hands. Exhorts them to be faithful. Latitude 6.6. School at 2 p.m. In the evening Elder Gurr made prayer, singing.
August 27, Thursday: Wind from the East. Going Northeast by North about 5 knots. Weather fair. Prayer this morning attended with singing. Sick improving. School at 2. In the evening attended prayer meeting between decks. President Wall and Dowdle gave some instructions. A few of the brethren bore their testimonies to the truth of the work.
August 28, Friday: Wind in same quarter, weather fine. Prayers this morning. Latitude 2. School at 2 p.m. In the evening attended prayer. President Wall gave some good instructions to the company not to find fault with one another and was pleased to see the unity among the Saints.
August 29, Saturday: Wind in same quarter, weather fine. Prayers this morning, Elder Roberts offered prayer, singing. School in afternoon. Prayers in evening. Latitude 50 miles from the line.
August 30, Sunday: Wind still from same quarter. Comfortable on account of strong breeze. Latitude 31 miles North of line. Assembled between decks at eleven O’clock for meeting. Hymns. Prayer by Elder Roberts. Good instruction given. Meeting in the evening. Elder Dowdle preached, also Elder Wall. [p.13]
August 31, Monday: Wind still from same quarter, going along about 5 knots. Weather fine. In morning Brother Hawkins led prayer. President Wall and Elder Roberts spoke. School at 2 p.m. Prayer in evening. A night of usual custom of Captain coming on deck to pay his respects to the passengers and many received a good sprinkling. A merry time while it lasted.
September 1, 1857, Tuesday: Wind still in the same quarter going about 5 knots. Elder Robb made prayer. School at 2. At school time one of Brother Robb’s children was very sick. The brethren who were there said it was dying. And when President Wall and Dowdle went to administer to it, it revived a little and continued in a deep sleep until the next morning. When it awoke it was quite well and in good health. About 5 p.m. a great number of black fish came and played around the ship. Some very large ones were seen. In the evening prayer was offered by Elder Robb followed by singing. (Editor's Note: The child was George Drummond Robb.)
September 2, Wednesday: Wind in same quarter. Had morning prayer by President Wall. School at 2. Prayers this evening. A fast meeting given out to be observed by all those who wished to on the morrow.
September 3, Thursday: Wind the same, very squally all day with rain. A feast attended to by the majority in the morning had a prayer meeting and most of the brethren spoke. A good spirit reigned throughout. President Wall gave some good instructions. School at 2 P.M. At night President Wall made prayer.
September 4, Friday: Light and variable winds weather squally mercury up to 85 degrees. Had prayer and singing conducted by Elder Dowdle. School at 2 and evening prayers. Very warm.
September 5, Saturday: North-east trades. Weather squally, mercury up to 85 degrees. This morning Robert Arbon made prayer. School at 2 and prayer in the evening.
September 6, Sunday: Trades. Mercury up to 86 degrees. Latitude 9 - 57. Morning meeting at eleven o’clock opened by singing. Prayer by Elder Hunter who also spoke on the gospel and on the gifts and blessings following the gospel. Three children were blessed. First the son of Robert Cochrane by Elder Wall named Charles Rich Cochrane. Born on ship Lucas on August 16. Next the son of Joseph Cadd, blessed by Elder Dowdle, named Heber Cadd, born on Lucas, August 19; and another son of Joseph Cadd born April 6, 1856, Named Joseph Cadd, after the name of his father. In the evening held a testimony meeting. Most of the brethren and sisters bore their testimony. Quite a good feeling prevailed. President Wall gave us some good instructions.
September 7, Monday: This morning wind light from Northeast. Elder Roberts made prayer. Singing. School at 2 p.m. Prayers at eight. Latitude 11.
September 8, Tuesday: This morning wind strong, coming from the Northeast. Weather fine. Elder Dowdle made prayer, singing. Latitude 13.5, Longitude 149. School interrupted by rain after one hour duration. President Wall made prayer in the evening, singing. Peace and harmony reigned.
September 9, Wednesday: Wind still from the Northeast. Heavy squalls. Sea rough. Some seasickness. Mercury up to 86. Elder Burton made prayer, singing. School at 2. Captain sick today so did not attend to his duties. In evening Elder Gurr made prayer. Still rough before going to bed. Latitude 15.7.
September 10, Thursday: Wind strong from the Northeast, mercury 86. Elder Harris prayed. This morning Presidency administered to Elder Gingell [William or Gengell]. School at 2. Captain a little better. [p.14]
Testimony meeting. Elder Roberts made prayer. Many of the Brethren bore their testimonies. Latitude 18.30.
September 11, Friday: Wind still in the North. Mercury 84. Captain a little better. Elder Dowdie made a prayer, singing. Sister Hawkins administered to by presidency. School at 2. Evening prayer. Latitude 18.30.
September 12, Saturday: Wind Northeast, mercury 82. Prayer this morning by Elder Robb. Singing. School at 2 p.m. Prayer by Elder Wall in the evening with singing.
September 13, Sunday: Wind Northeast, weather fine. Meeting at eleven o’clock, singing. Prayer Elder Hunter. President Wall spoke on the use of and progress of the Church. After meeting the presidency administered to Sister Gingell [or Gengell]. Meeting in the evening. Prayer by Elder Dowdle. Elder Roberts was called to take charge of the meeting. Most of the brethren and sisters bore their testimonies. During the meeting Sister Ann Cadd was taken very ill. After meeting the president administered to her. She received immediate relief.
September 14, Monday: This morning fine wind. President Wall made prayer. No school today on account of [-]. Prayer in the evening by Elder Gurr. This even at 20 minuted to 10 Sister Gingell gave birth to a son. All mothers that have given birth to children on board have been delivered about 20 minutes after being administered to.
September 15, Tuesday. Wind light, weather fair. Sister Gingell [Gengell] as well as could be expected. All in good spirits, good health generally. Prayer this morning by Elder Dowdle, singing. School today by Elder Dowdle. Prayer this evening by Elder Roberts.
September 16, Wednesday: Weather fine, wind light, health of company good. Prayer this morning by Elder Hunter. Peace reigned through the day. Prayer in the evening by Elder Gurr.
September 17, Thursday: Wind light. Prayer by Elder Dowdle he also made a few remarks for the Saints to prepare themselves for the trials that were yet before them. Exhorting them all to faithfulness. After which the presidency administered to Brother and Sister Gingell [or Gengell]. President Wall gave council to all to take care of their wives and children and meet at eight o’clock for prayer meeting. Elder Dowdle took charge, singing, prayer by Elder Wall. Most of the Saints bore their testimony. Good spirit prevailed. President Wall and Dowdle gave good instructions to the Saints.
September 18, Friday: This morning fair, wind light, almost a calm. Good health prevails. Prayer by President Wall. Singing. In afternoon provisions weighed out by Elder Dowdle. Prayer in the evening by Elder Gurr. President Wall gave some good instructions to the Saints to take care of themselves, also counseled children to obey their parents.
September 19, Saturday: Wind very light, weather fair, all well on board. A dull feeling manifested by some of the company. Prayer this morning by Elder William Hawkins. President Wall counseled the Saints to do right. Prayer in the evening, Elder Dowdle.
September 20, Sunday: This morning fine, wind light. Meeting at 11 o’clock, singing. Prayer by Elder Dowdle. Elder Robb addressed the company on the coming forth of the work of the Lord and the necessity of us fulfilling our covenants. Elder Dowdle followed, reasoning on the necessity of all persons striving for salvation in the right way. Peace through the day. Prayer meeting in the evening. President Wall led in prayer. A good spirit prevailed. All that spoke expressed a determination to keep the commandments of God by the help of the Lord. [p.15]
September 21, Monday; Wind fair, weather fine. President Wall made prayer this morning. Going along about 5 knots. Elders Roberts and Hunter made out a list of the organization. Health and peace aboard. Prayer at night by Elder Burton.
September 22, Tuesday: Wind fair, weather fine, going about 5 knots. Health good. Prayer at nine-thirty by Elder Harris. Elder Dowdle gave good instructions. School at 2 p.m. At five minutes past three, Sarah Ann Rillstone, wife of Richard Rillstone, was delivered of a son on board the ship. In the evening had prayer by Elder Gurr. Singing. Elder Roberts assisted Brother Hawkins in settling a difficulty.
September 23, Wednesday: Wind light and variable. Weather dull and misty. The difficulty settled between the parties by mutual reconciliation. Prayers this morning by Elder Roberts. Sister Rillstone improving. No school this afternoon on account of bad weather. A large whale passed in front of the ship at 6:30 p.m. Seen by a great many of the passengers. Prayer led by President Wall. He gave notice that the journal should be read before all the company on the next morning.
September 24, Thursday: Wind from the Northeast by North going with one point East. Weather fine, mercury up to 78. Elder Hunter led prayers attended with singing. Elder Roberts read an account from the journal till we crossed the line. The rest was read on another occasion. President Wall made a motion that the Company accept the account up to the time of crossing the line, which was seconded by Elder Dowdle and carried unanimously. School at 2:30 p.m. In the evening had a testimony meeting, Elder Dowdle conducting. Elder Robb made prayer. After which many bore their testimonies to the truth of the work. Elder Wall gave some good instructions.
September 25, Friday: This morning wind from the North, going on course. Weather fine. Elder Arbon led prayer attended with singing. School at 2 p.m. In the evening had prayer by President Wall singing.
September 26, Saturday: Light variable winds which lasted throughout the day. A meeting between decks for prayer, Elder Robb officiated, singing. Elder Roberts, not being well, did not keep school. In the evening Elder Gingell [Gengell] gave prayer, then singing.
September 27, Sunday: This morning fine, fair wind, going in course which continues throughout the day. Weather cool and fine. Assembled between decks at eleven O’clock for meeting. Prayer by Elder Dowdle, singing. After which two children were blessed by Presidency. First, son on William Gingell [Gengell] named Josiah William Gingell [Gengell]. The second, the son of Richard Rillstone, named Will Wall Rillstone, after which Elder Dowdle preached to the Company. President Wall dismissed. Had testimony meeting in the evening. Many of the brothers and sisters bore their testimonies. Peace on board ship.
September 28, Monday: This morning wind fair. Prayer by President Wall and singing. Peace throughout the day. In the evening had prayer, Elder Dowdle made prayer. he also gave some good instructions. President Wall gave some also.
September 29, Tuesday: Wind from the North, weather dull, mercury up to 73. Elder Roberts made prayer attended with singing. Nothing of note occurred throughout the day. In the evening had prayer attended with singing. President Wall gave instructions to the Saints.
September 30, Wednesday: This morning wind ahead, going [p.16] Northwest. Assembled for prayers this morning by Brother Hunter. Elder Roberts read the remainder of the journal to the brethren. It was accepted and carried unanimously. Nothing to note passed throughout the day. In the evening prayer by Elder Arbon, attended with singing.
October 1, Thursday: This morning wind calm, fine weather. Prayer by Elder Dowdle this morning with singing. He also gave some instructions. Peace reigned on board. In the evening met to hold testimony meeting. President Wall gave charge of the meeting into the hands of Elder Roberts. Prayer by Elder Harris, attended with singing. Many of the brethren bore their testimonies. President Wall and Dowdle gave some instructions. A light wind sprung up at night.
October 2, Friday: This morning wind fair, going along very well. Weather fine mercury up to 76. Comfortable weather. Assembled this morning to hold prayer, it was offered by Dowdle. Wind shifted during the day a little ahead but continued strong till night. Longitude 137, Latitude 34.20. Evening prayer.
October 3, Saturday: This morning wind very light, about 9:30 a.m. changed but continued light. Had prayer by Elder Burton. Elder Dowdle exhorted the Saints to watch and pray. Peace throughout the day. This afternoon wind much stronger but died away at night. Had prayer with singing.
October 4, Sunday: This morning wind light but at 10 a.m. it freshened. Assembled at 11 o’clock with prayer by Elder George Roberts. Elder Dowdle preached and took for his text “Watch as well and pray”. A very good discourse. After meeting the wind increased and blew the ship along about 7 knots. In the evening had a prayer meeting and most all of the Saints bore their testimonies to the truth of the work. A good feeling prevailed.
October 5, Monday: This morning wind light, going about 3 knots. Weather wet. Had prayer by Elder Robb. Breeze freshened at 10 a.m. and continued to blow until night. In the evening had prayer attended with singing. Peace reigned throughout.
October 6, Tuesday: This morning going along first rate. Weather fine wind fair. Had prayer attended with singing. Sea rough. Longitude [-] a number of mines 453 at 4 o’clock. [UNCLEAR] In the evening had prayer and singing. President Wall gave some good instructions. Wind strong tonight. Going about 9 knots.
October 7, Wednesday: This morning wind fair but light. Mercury up to 70. Prayer this morning by Elder Roberts attended with singing. Peace throughout the day. Nothing of note happened. In the evening President Wall gave prayer. President Wall and Dowdle gave some instructions.
October 9, Friday: Fair wind. Going along about 5 knots. Mercury up to 69. Elder Burton made prayer. Elder Dowdle gave some instructions. About 3:30 sighted land, an island in latitude 34 longitude 120 first land seen since we saw Three Kings, North of New Zealand. In the evening had prayer with singing. Peace reigned throughout. [p.17]
October 10, Saturday: This day fine, fair breeze. Passed Three Islands, also sighted the coast of America. Had prayer this morning attended with singing. Also in the evening had prayer and singing. Light breeze died away. Peace among us.
October 11, Sunday: Wind light. More islands seen. Weather fine. Assembled for meeting at 11 o’clock. Elder Dowdle addressed us. Had a testimony meeting in the evening. Many of the brethren and sisters bore their testimonies. President Wall gave some good instructions.
October 12, Monday: This morning wind light, weather fine. Anchored in San Pedre Bay. Had prayer in the morning with singing. President Wall went ashore to arrange about the accommodations for the company. In the evening had prayer with singing.
October 13, Tuesday: Most of the company went ashore with their baggage into the rooms that was engaged for the company for a week, until teams arrived from San Bernadino. Elder Wall and Robb started off to San Bernadino to get some teams to convey us to there, but after arriving at Los Angeles they met some of the brethren with their teams, who agreed to come to San Pedro to assist in moving us from that place. The company left San Pedro in the afternoon and started for a place about three miles distant to water the cattle while Brothers Wall and Robb stayed at Los Angeles.
They were in great danger from some who had apostatized from the Church. They beset the houses roundabout but the Lord protected them and they got away safe and arrived before the teams at San Pedro. The next day we started for a place called El Monte. Arrived there at nightfall. One wagon broke down and we stayed one day at El Monte, till more teams could be got. The next day we started our journey, made about thirty miles. The next day at about 3:00 p.m. arrived at San Bernadino. We soon got empty houses and on Sunday we were received by the people by vote, put by President Cox. [p.18] [NO ACCOUNT AVAILABLE OF ENTRY INTO THE VALLEY]
BIB: Journal of the Company of S
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