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 3d day of March, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred, & thirty six.

Clerk.