The People of the State of , To all to Whom these presents shall come. Greeting:—

Know ye that whereas Joseph Smith of the County of and State of died intestate, as it is said, on or about the 27th. day of June AD 1844, having at the time of his decease, personal property in this , liable to be lost, destroyed, or diminished in value if speedy care be not taken of the same. And whereas, by our certain letters of Administration, we lately appointed of the County of and State of , of all and singular the goods and rights and credits of which were of the said Joseph Smith at the time of his decease with full power and authority to secure and collect the said property and debts, wheresoever the same might be found in this , and in general to do and perform all other acts required of him by law, to be performed. And whereas, the letters of Administration heretofore granted have been by us revoked, whereby Administration upon certain of the Said property remains to be done: to the end therefore that said property may be collected and preserved for those who shall appear to have a legal right or interest therein, we do hereby appoint John M Ferris of the County of and State of . Administrator of all and singular the goods and chattels, rights and credits, which were of the said Joseph Smith at the time of his decease, and which have not been administred upon, with full power and authority to secure and collect the said property and debts, wheresoever the same may be found in this , and in general, to do and perform all other acts which now are or hereafter may be required of him by law,

Witness Probate Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of , at his office in this eight day of August AD 1848.