JS and , License, for , , Geauga Co., OH, 2 May 1836. Version copied [between ca. 3 and ca. 4 May 1836] in Kirtland Elders’ Certificates, p. 100; 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 & 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.