License for David Lamoreaux, 15 April 1838

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License for David Lamoreaux, 15 April 1838
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JS, License, for David Lamoreaux,
Kirtland Township
Located ten miles south of Lake Erie. Settled by 1811. Organized by 1818. Latter-day Saint missionaries visited township, early Nov. 1830; many residents joined Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Population in 1830 about 55 Latter-day Saints and...
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, Geauga Co., OH, 15 Apr. 1838; printed form with manuscript additions in handwriting of Joseph Pine; signatures of JS and Joseph Pine; one page; private possession.

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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

THIS Certifies that David Lamoreaux has been received into the
church of the Latter Day Saints
The Book of Mormon related that when Christ set up his church in the Americas, “they which were baptized in the name of Jesus, were called the church of Christ.” The first name used to denote the church JS organized on 6 April 1830 was “the Church of Christ...
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, organized on the sixth of April, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred, and thirty, and has been ordained a
Priest
An ecclesiastical and priesthood office. In the Book of Mormon, priests were described as those who baptized, administered “the flesh and blood of Christ unto the church,” and taught “the things pertaining to the kingdom of God.” A June 1829 revelation directed...
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according to the rules and regulations of said church, and 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, and his zeal for the cause of righteousness, and diligent desire to persuade men to forsake evil and embrace truth, we confidently recommend him to all candid and upright people as a worthy member of society.

We, therefore, in the name, and 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 and esteem: praying for his success and prosperity in our Redeemer’s cause.

Given by the direction of a
conference
A meeting where ecclesiastical officers and other church members could conduct church business. The “Articles and Covenants” of the church directed the elders to hold conferences to perform “Church business.” The first of these conferences was held on 9 June...
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of the
elders
A male leader in the church generally; an ecclesiastical and priesthood office or one holding that office; a proselytizing missionary. The Book of Mormon explained that elders ordained priests and teachers and administered “the flesh and blood of Christ unto...
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of said church, assembled in
Kirtland
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, Geauga county, Ohio, the third day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand, eight hundred, and thirty six.

Signatures of JS and Joseph Pine.
Joseph Smith Chairman.

Joseph Pine Clerk.

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Kirtland
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License for David Lamoreaux, 15 April 1838
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8836
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Joseph Pine
Joseph Smith Jr.
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Signatures of JS and Joseph Pine.