JS and , License, for , , Geauga Co., OH, 28 Mar. 1836. Version copied [ca. 28 Mar. 1836] in Kirtland Elders’ Certificates, p. 10; 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.