This certifies that Daniel S. Jackson 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 third day of march in the year of our Lord, one thousand. eight hundred & thirty six.