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.

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