Messrs Editors:— The church of Jesus Christ of Latter day saints was founded upon direct revelation, as the true church of God has ever been, according to the scriptures: -[Amo[s] 3:7. and acts 1:2]- and through the will of God <​and​> blessings of God, I have been an instrument, in his hand, thus far, to move forward the cause of Zion: Therefore, in order to fulfill the solicitations of your letter of July last, I shall commence with my life. [p. [1a]]