William Glover — Providential Provision on the Brooklyn
Published October 25, 2026 at 5:37 PM
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During the voyage of the ship Brooklyn, the passengers faced significant hardships. William Glover reflected on a specific instance where they experienced a 'providential renewal of diet, supplies, and spirits.' He noted that had they been forced to divert to Valparaiso, the costs would have been hundreds of dollars, implying that the timing and nature of their supplies were a divine intervention that sustained the company.
In Their Own Words
“If we had gone to Valpiraso, it would have cost us hundreds of dollars; thus [we experienced] a most providential renewal of diet, supplies, and spirits. — William Glover, The Mormons in California”
Sources & References
Richard O. Cowan and William E. Homer, The Saga of the Brooklyn: 1845–46, Religious Studies Center, https://rsc.byu.edu/california-saints/saga-brooklyn-1845-46 (research confidence: high)
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