on behalf of JS as trustee-in-trust for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Authorization, , Hancock Co., IL, for , 31 May 1843; handwriting of ; dockets in handwriting of and ; one page; JS Collection, CHL.
This certifies that the bearer , appointed by revelation, and sanctioned by the council of the of the is a legally authorised agent to collect funds for the and the of God now erecting in the city of ; And as such is recommended to the cordial reception and faithful observation of all saints: Confident that he will honor his mission, it is to be hoped that the saints will open their hearts and honor the servvants of God by heeding his teachings and obeying the commandments of the Lord in all things both spiritual <and temporal> And <may> health peace and the love of God the Father, and the grace of Jesus Christ our Lord be and abide with him and you all, is the prayer of
Your devoted brother in the bonds of the Everlasting gospel