JS and , Blessing, to Ezra Strong Jr., , Hancock Co., IL, 7 Oct. 1840. Version copied [ca. 1882] in Ezra Strong Jr., Notebook, ca. 1882–1884, [78]–[85]; handwriting of Ezra Strong Jr.; CHL.
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And now beloved Brother,
As the Angels the Holy upon the head of the Servent of God, in the Establishing of the in this ; So I now Seal and rea-confirm upon your head, The Holy presthood, with evry gift that pertaineth to the Law of liberty, Eaven the Law of God. And we reconfirm upon thee, all the blessings that hath ben promest; also all that was promised to Iserael, Evan Isreal of old; To be a guide, and as a Sheepheard to watch for the good of the flock, and for . And we now Seal upon thee, The . Praying God our Hevenly Father to bless you with long life, and that you may live to Enjoy [p. [84]]