Kirtland Elders’ Certificates

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Kirtland Elders’ Certificates, 21 Mar. 1836–18 June 1838; handwriting of
Thomas Burdick
17 Nov. 1795/1797–6 Nov. 1877. Farmer, teacher, judge, postmaster, clerk, civil servant. Born at Canajoharie, Montgomery Co., New York. Son of Gideon Burdick and Catherine Robertson. Married Anna Higley, 1828, at Jamestown, Chautauque Co., New York. Baptized...
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Frederick G. Williams
28 Oct. 1787–10 Oct. 1842. Ship’s pilot, teacher, physician, justice of the peace. Born at Suffield, Hartford Co., Connecticut. Son of William Wheeler Williams and Ruth Granger. Moved to Newburg, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, 1799. Practiced Thomsonian botanical system...
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, and one unidentified scribe; 198 pages; CHL.

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Record

Certificates of Membership and

of the

First Members and of the

Dating from

March 21st. 1836 to June 18th.1838

Geauga Co. Ohio.

Record of Certificates of Membership, of the first of the , Dating from March 21. 1836, to June 18, 1838.

<Jos. F. Smith>

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Joseph Smith Jr.

To Whom it may concern.

This certifies that Joseph Smith Jr. has been received into the , organized on the sixth of April, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred, and thirty, and has been an 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 & 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 3. day of March, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred, & thirty six.

, Chairman, Protempore.

, Clerk, Protempore.

, Ohio, March 21, 1836.

To whom it May concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

, Clerk.

, Ohio, March 21, 1836.

To whom it may concern.

This certifies that has been received into the , organized on the sixth of April, in the year of our Lord, one thosand, eight hundred. & thirty, [p. 1] and 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, 3d. day of March in the year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred, & thirty six.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

, Clerk.

, Ohio, March 21, 1836.

To whom it May concern.

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, and 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.

, Chairman, Pro. Tempore.

Clerk, Pro. Tempore.

, Ohio, March 21, 1836.

To Whom it May concern.

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, [p. 2] 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

, Clerk.

, Ohio, March 21, 1836.

To Whom it May concern.

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 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

, Clerk.

, Ohio. March 28, 1836.

To Whom it May Concern.

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 [p. 3] 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.—

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 28, 1836—

To Whom it May Concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

, Clerk.

, Ohio, March 28, 1836—

To Whom it May concern.

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, & dilident desire to persuade men to forsake evil & embrace truth, we confidently recommend him to all candid & upright people as 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 30, 1836.— [p. 4]

To Whom it May Concern.

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 April, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred & thirty six.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.—

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 30, 1836.

To Whom it May Concern.

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 authorised 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 30, 1836. [p. 5]

To Whom it May Concern

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio. April 2, 1836.

To Whom it May Concern.

This certifies that has been received in to 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

. Ohio. April 2, 1836.— [p. 6]

To Whom it May Concern.

This certifies that has been received into the . organized on the sixth of April. in the year of our Lord. one thosand, 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 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.

Joseph Smith Jr Chairman—

Clerk.

. Ohio. March 30, 1836.—

To Whom it May Cononcern.

—

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 pursuade men to forsake evil & embrace truth, we confidently recommend him to all candid & upright people as a worthy member of society.

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. and thirty six.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

. Ohio, March 30, 1836.— [p. 7]

To whom it May concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio.

To Whom it may concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 30, 1836. [p. 8]

To Whom it May concern.

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 athority 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 30, 1836.

To Whom it May Concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.—

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 30, 1836. [p. 9]

To Whom It May Concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 28th. 1836.

To Whom it May Concern.

This certifies that William Gould 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio. March 28, 1836.— [p. 10]

To Whom it may concern.

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.

, Chairman. Pro. Tem.

Clerk, Pro. Tempore.

. Ohio. March 29, 1836.

To Whom it may concern.

This certifies that Osmyn M. De[w]el 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 28, 1836.— [p. 11]

To Whom it May Concern.

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.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

, Clerk.

, Ohio, March 30, 1836—

To Whom it may concern.

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.

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.—— Joseph Smith Jr Chairman.

, Ohio. March 30, 1836. [p. 12]

To Whom it may concern.

This certifies that has been received into the , organized on the sixth of April, in the year of our Lord, one thosand eight hundred, & thirty, & has been an , according to the rules of 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 into 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman

Clerk

, Ohio march 30, 1836

To whom it may concern.

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 the said church, assembled in , Geauga County, Ohio, the 3d day of March, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred & thirty six.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 30, 1836. [p. 13]

To whom it may concern.

This certifies that Joel Haskins 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 charal 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 brother in the Lord, this letter of commendation as a proof 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 31, 1836

To whom it may concern.

This certifies that Elias Benner 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, march 31, 1836. [p. 14]

To whom it may concern.

This certifies that Henry Benner 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman,

Clerk,

, Ohio, March 31, 1836.

To whom it may concern.

This certifies that Henry Jacobs 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 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 31, 1836. [p. 15]

To Whom it May Concern.

This certifies that Michael Jacobs 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 31, 1836.

To whom it May Concern.

This certifies that Elias Hutchings 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 the said Church, assembled in Geauga County, Ohio, the 3d day of march, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred, & thirtysix.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 31, 1836— [p. 16]

To Whom it May Concern.

This certifies 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman—

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 31, 1836—

To whom it May Concern.—

This certifies that Hiram Blackman has been received into the , organized on the sixth of April, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred 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 the 3d. day of March, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred, & thirty six.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio. March 31, 1836— [p. 17]

To Whom it May Concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

. Clerk.

, Ohio, March 31. 1836—

To Whom it May Concern.—

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio. March 31, 1836.— [p. 18]

To Whom it May Concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

, Clerk.

, Ohio. March 31, 1836—

To Whom it May Concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 31, 1836.— [p. 19]

To Whom it May Concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

, Clerk.

, Ohio. March 31, 1836.

To Whom it May Concern.

This certifies that Michael Griffith 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio. March 31, 1836— [p. 20]

To Whom it May Concern.

This certifies that Jacob K. Chapman 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.

Given by the direction of a conference of the Elders of said church, assembled in , Geauga County, Ohio, the third day of April in the year of our Lord, one thousand, Eight hundred, & thirty six.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman—

Clerk.

, Ohio. March 31, 1836.—

To Whom it May Concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.—

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 31, 1836— [p. 21]

To Whom it may concern.

This certifies that Benjamin Lewis 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 31, 1836.

To Whom it May Concern.

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’ 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.

Joseph Smith Jr.Chairman.

, Ohio, March 31, 1836— [p. 22]

To Whom it May Concern.

This certifies that Jesse Huntsman 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 31, 1836.—

To Whom it May Concern.

This certifies that David Evans has been received into the organized on the sixth day 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 31, 1836.— [p. 23]

To Whom it May concern.

This certifies that George W. Brooks has been received into the , organized on the sixth of April, 1836, 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 31, 1836.—

To Whom it May concern.—

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 31, 1836.— [p. 24]

To Whom it May concern.

This certifies that James Daily [Daley] 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.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 31, 1836.—

To Whom it may concern.—

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.—

, Ohio, March 31, 1836. [p. 25]

To Whom it May concern.

This certifies that Reuben Barton 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 fellowsship & 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio March 31, 1836.

To Whom it May Concern.

This certifies that Noah M. Faunce 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 31, 1836. [p. 26]

To Whom it may concern.

This certifies that Moses J. Gardner has been received into the church of the , organized on the sixth of April, in the year of our Lord, one 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 31, 1836.

To Whom it May concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.—

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 31, 1836. [p. 27]

To whom it May Concern.

This certifies that Benjamin Brown 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 31, 1836.—

To Whom it may concern.

This certifies that has been received into the church of the Latter Saints, 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.—

, Ohio, March 31, 1836. [p. 28]

To Whom it May Concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 31, 1836.

To Whom it May Concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 31, 1836. [p. 29]

To Whom it May Concern.

This certifies that William Parkes 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 31, 1836.

To whom it May Concern.

This certifies that Richard Howard 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 31, 1836. [p. 30]

To Whom it May Concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 30, 1836.

To Whom it May Concern.

This certifies that James Burnham 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 and 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

, Ohio, March 31, 1836.— [p. 31]

To Whom it May Concern.

This certifies that has been received into the 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 for to persuade men to forsake evil & emrace 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 31, 1836.

To whom it may concern.

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 in the year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred, & thirty six.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 31, 1836. [p. 32]

To Whom it may concern.

This certifies that William Carpenter has been received into the , 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 success & 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 31, 1836.

To Whom It may Concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 31, 1836.— [p. 33]

To Whom It May Concern.

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 recommed 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.

Joseph Smith Jr.Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 31, 1836.—

To Whom It May Concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 30, 1836.— [p. 34]

To Whom it may Concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 31, 1836.—

To Whom It May Concern.

This certifies that Chapman Duncan 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 31, 1836.— [p. 35]

To Whom it may concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 1, 1836.

To Whom It may concern.

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 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio. April 1, 1836. [p. 36]

To Whom It may concern.

This certifies that George Rose 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 and 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 1, 1836.

To Whom It may concern.

This certifies that Levi S. Nickerson 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 & 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio April 1, 1836. [p. 37]

To Whom it May concern.

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 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 1, 1836.

To Whom It May Concern.

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 accordingto 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk,

, Ohio. April 1, 1836.— [p. 38]

To Whom It May Concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 1, 1836.—

To Whom It May Concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 1, 1836.— [p. 39]

To Whom It May concern.

This certifies that Almon W. Sherman 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk

, Ohio. April 1, 1836

To Whom It may concern.—

This certifies that Edmond Fisher 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 1, 1836.— [p. 40]

To whom it may concern.

This certifies that has ben 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 1, 1836.

To whom it may concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 30, 1836. [p. 41]

To whom it May concern.

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 defire 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 1, 1836.

To whom it may concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 31, 1836. [p. 42]

To whom it may concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk,

, Ohio, April 1, 1836

To whom It May Concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman,

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 1, 1836. [p. 43]

To whom it may concern.

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 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 1, 1836,

To Whom it may concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 30, 1836. [p. 44]

To whom it may concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 1, 1836.

To whom it may concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 1, 1836. [p. 45]

To Whom it may concern.

This certifies that Lorenzo Wells 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 1, 1836.

To whom it may concern.

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 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 30, 1836, [p. 46]

To whom it may concern.

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 pursuade 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 1, 1836.

To whom it may concern.

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, & dilident 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 1, 1836. [p. 47]

To whom it may concern.

This certifies that William Tenny Jr. 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 1, 1836.

To Whom it May Concern.

This certifies that John Daily [Daley] has been received into the , organized on the sixth of April, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred & thirty, & has been a 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 persuace 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 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 2, 1836.— [p. 48]

To Whom it May concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, 2d. April, 1836,

To Whom it May concern.

This certifies that Loren Babbit 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 accorgding 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 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 2, 1836. [p. 49]

To Whom it May concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 2, 1836.

To Whom it May Concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr, Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 2, 1836. [p. 50]

To whom it May Concern.

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 agreeablyto 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 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 30, 1836.

To whom it May Concern.

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 in our Redeemer’s cause.

Given by the direction of a coference 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 30, 1836. [p. 51]

To whom it may concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk,

, Ohio, April 1, 1836.

To whom it may concern.

This certifies that Joel McWethy [McWithey] 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 2, 1836. [p. 52]

To whom it may concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr, Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 30, 1836.

To whom it may concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 30, 1836. [p. 53]

To whom it may concern.

This certifies that John Herrett 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.—— Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

, Ohio, April 4, 1836.—

To whom it may concern.

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

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 5, 1836. [p. 54]

To whom it may concern.

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 confidence 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 30, 1836.

To whom it may concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 30, 1836. [p. 55]

To whom it may concern.

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 & embace 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 5, 1836.

To whom it may concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 5, 1836.— [p. 56]

To whom it may concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 1, 1836.—

To whom it may concern.

This certifies that has been received into the , organized on the sixth of April, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred &t hirty, & has <been> an according to the rules & regulations of said church, & is duly authorized to preach the gospel agreeably to 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.—

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 30, 1836.— [p. 57]

To whom it may concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 30, 1836.

To whom it may concern.

This certifies that Alpheus Gifford 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 5, 1836. [p. 58]

To whom it May Concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr.Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 5, 1836.

To whom it may Concern.

This certifies that Edward M. Webb 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.——

, Ohio, April 5, 1836. [p. 59]

To whom it may concern.

This certifies that Chancy [Chauncey] G. Webb 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 5, 1836.

To whom it May Concern.

This certifies that James Webb 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 5, 1836. [p. 60]

To whom it may concern

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.>

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 31, 1836.

To whom it may concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 4. 1836. [p. 61]

To Whom it May Concern.

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 preace 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 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 4, 1836.

To whom it may concern.

This certifies that William Bosley 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk,

, Ohio, April 4, 1836. [p. 62]

To whom it may concern.

This certifies that Charles Thompson 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 4, 1836.

To whom it may concern.

This certifies that Ezra Thornton 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.

Joseph Smith, Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 4, 1836. [p. 63]

To whom it may concern.

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 & embrase 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.

Joseph Smith, Jr. Chairman.

Clerk,

, Ohio, April 4, 1836.

To whom it may concern.

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 & regulation 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 4, 1836, [p. 64]

To whom it may concern.

This certifies that Uriah Roundy has been received into the , organized on the sixth of April, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred, & thirty, & has been a 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 , of said church, assembled in , Geauga County, Ohio, this third day of march in the year of our Lord, One thousand eight hundred & thirtysix.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk

, Ohio, April 4, 1836.

To whom it May Concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 4, 1836. [p. 65]

To whom it may concern.

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, & dilijent desire to persuade man 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, & thirtysix.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

. Ohio. March 30, 1836.

To Whom it May Concern.

This certifies that Julian Moses has been received into the , organized on the sixth of April, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred &thirty, & has been a 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 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio. April 5, 1836. [p. 66]

To whom it may concern.

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, & 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.

Joseph Smith Jr, Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 5, 1836.

To Whom it May Concern.

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 commedation 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 5, 1836. [p. 67]

To whom it may concern.

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.

Joseph Smith, Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 5, 1836.

To Whom it May Concern.

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 sad 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, & 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 5, 1836. [p. 68]

To whom it may concern.

This certifies that Joseph Rose 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 6, 1836.

To Whom it may concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 6, 1836. [p. 69]

To whom it may Concern.

This certifies that has been received into the , organized on the sixth of April, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, 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 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 chrch, 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, March 31, 1836.

To whom it may concern.

This certifies that Lewis Robbins 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 worther 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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 6, 1836. [p. 70]

To whom it may concern.

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 frosake <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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk,

, Ohio, April, 7, 1836.

To whom it may Concern.

This certifies that Peter Buchanan 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 in , Geauga County, Ohio, the third day of march, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred, & thirty six.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.

, Ohio, April 7, 1836. [p. 71]

To whom it may concern.

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.

Joseph Smith Jr. Chairman.

Clerk.