Authorization for George A. Smith, 1 June 1843

To all saints, and honorable men of the earth, Greeting. Dear Brethren and friends: I Joseph Smith, a servant of the Lord and Trustee in trust for the church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints hereby certify that the bearer hereof , an elder and one of the twelve Apostles of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, has deposited with me his bond and security to my full satisfaction, according to the resolution of the conference held in this on the 6th. day of April last. He therefore is recommended to all saints and honorable people, as a legal agent to collect funds for the purpose of building the , and of the Lord. Confident that he will honor this high trust, as well as ardently fulfil his commission as a messenger of peace and salvation, as one of the Lord’s noble men I can fervently say may the Lord clear his way before him, and bless him, and bless those that obey his teachings wherever there are Ears to hear and hearts to feel. He is in the language of the Hebrews ([two Hebrew words]) (Hau-ra-ang Yeesh-rau-ale) The friend of Israel and worthy to be received and entertained as a man of God: yea: he has, as had the ancient Apostles [four Greek words] (o logos o kalos) the good word: even the good word that leadeth unto eternal life. Laus Deus. Praise God.

Wherefore brethren and friends, while you have the assurances of [p. [1]]