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Certificate from Michael Chandler, 6 July 1835
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This item is reproduced by permission of The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.
“Kirtland, July 6th, 1835.”
Located ten miles south of Lake Erie. Settled by 1811. Organized by 1818. Population in 1830 about 55 Latter-day Saints and 1,000 others; in 1838 about 2,000 Saints and 1,200 others; in 1839 about 100 Saints and 1,500 others. Mormon missionaries visited township...
More Info“This is to make known to all who may be desirous, concerning the knowledge of Mr. Joseph Smith, Jr. in deciphering the ancient Egyptian hierogliphic characters, in my possession, which I have, in many eminent cities, shown to the most learned: And, from the information that I could ever learn, or meet with, I find that of Mr. Joseph Smith, Jr. to correspond in the most minute matters.” (Signed)
“Michael H. Chandler.=”
“Travelling with, and proprietor of Egyptian mummies.” [p. [72]]
Certificate, Michael Chandler to JS, Kirtland, OH; 6 July 1835; in Oliver Cowdery Letterbook, p. 72; Huntington Library.
Located ten miles south of Lake Erie. Settled by 1811. Organized by 1818. Population in 1830 about 55 Latter-day Saints and 1,000 others; in 1838 about 2,000 Saints and 1,200 others; in 1839 about 100 Saints and 1,500 others. Mormon missionaries visited township...
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