JS and , License, for , , Geauga Co., OH, 28 Mar. 1836. Version copied [ca. 28 Mar. 1836] in Kirtland Elders’ Certificates, p. 11; 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 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.