This certifies that 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.

Clerk.