Kirtland Elders’ Certificates, 21 Mar. 1836–18 June 1838; handwriting of , Joseph Pine, , and one unidentified scribe; 198 pages; CHL.
Asterisk (*) denotes a "featured" version, which includes an introduction and annotation.
*License, 21 March 1836
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To whom it may concern.
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 a 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 of said church, assembled in , Geauga County, Ohio, the third day of march, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred, & thirty six.
Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.
Clerk.——
, Ohio, July 6, 1836,—
To Whom it may concern.
This certifies that Russel[l] Thompson has been received into the , organized on the sixth of april, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred & thirty, & has been a 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 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 of said church, assembled in , Geauga County, Ohio, <the> third day of march, in the year of our Lord one thousand, eight hundred & thirty six,