This certifies that Joseph Smith Jr. has been received into the , organized on the sixth of April, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred, and thirty, and has been an according to the rules and regulations of said Church, and is duly authorized to preach the gospel, agreeably to the authority of that Office.

From the satisfactory evidence which we have of his good moral character, and his zeal for the cause of righteousness, and diligent desire to persuade men to forsake evil and embrace truth, we confidently recommend him to all candid and upright people, as a worthy member of society. We therefore, in the name, and by the authority of this church, grant unto this our worthy brother in the Lord, this letter of commendation as a proof of our fellowship & esteem: praying for his success & prosperity in our Redeemer’s cause.

Given by the direction of a conference of the Elders of said church, assembled in , Geauga— County, Ohio. the 3. day of March, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred, & thirty six.

, Clerk, Protempore.

This certifies that has been received into the , organized on the sixth of April, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred & thirty, & has been an according to the rules & regulations of said Church, & is duly authorized to preach the gospel, agreeably to the authority of that office. From the satisfactory evidence which we have of his good moral character, & his zeal for the cause of righteousness, & diligent desire to persuade men to forsake evil & embrace truth, we confidently recommend him to all candid & upright people, as a worthy member of society. We, therefore, in the name, & by the authority of this Church grant unto this our worthy brother in the Lord, this letter of commendation as a proof of our fellowship & esteem: praying for his success & prosperity in our Redeemer’s Cause.

Given by the direction of a conference of the Elders of said church, assembled in , Geauga county. Ohio, the 3d. day of March, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred, & thirty six.

, Clerk.

This certifies that has been received into the , organized on the sixth of April, in the year of our Lord, one thosand, eight hundred. & thirty, [p. 1]