JS and , License, for , , Geauga Co., OH, 22 Aug. 1836. Version copied [ca. 22 Aug. 1836] in Kirtland Elders’ Certificates, p. 162; handwriting of ; CHL.
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 & direction & 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, 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.