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CERTIFICATE

5 OCTOBER 1831

JS and John Whitmer, to William Smith, Hiram, Ohio, 5 October 1831, MS, Community of Christ, Library-Archives, Independence, Missouri.



This is to Certify that William Smith has been received in this Church of Christ according to the Articles & Covenants of this Church & ordained a Teacher under the hand of Joseph Smith Jr this therefore authorizes him to act as a teacher in this church according to the articles & Covenants

Given at Hyrum Oct 5th 1831

John Whitmer
Joseph Smith Jr
Elders