JS as trustee-in-trust for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Authorization, , Hancock Co., IL, for , 1 June 1843; manuscript form in handwriting of with manuscript additions in handwriting of , , and unidentified scribe; signature of JS; dockets in handwriting of and ; two pages; JS Collection, CHL.
the integrity, fidelity and ability of this servant of the living God; Trusting that your hearts and energies will be enlivened, and deeply engaged in the building of these houses, directed by revelation for the salvation of all Saints; and that you will not rest where you are, until all things are prepared before you and you are gathered home with the rest of Israel to meet your God— I feel strong in the belief, and have a growing expectation, that you will not withhold any means in your power that can be used to accomplish this glorious work. Finally as one that greatly desired the Salvation of man, let me remind you all to strive with a goodly zeal, for virtue, holiness and the commandments of the Lord. Be good, be wise, be just, be liberal, and above all be charitable, always abounding in all good works. and may health, peace, and the love of God our Father, and the grace of Jesus Christ our Lord be and abide with you all, is the sincere prayer of
Your devoted brother & friend in the everlasting Gospel