To all Saints, and honorable men of the earth. Greeting

Dear Brethren and friends: I Joseph Smith a Servant of the Lord and Trustee in trust for the do hereby certify that the Bearer hereof an and one of the of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, has deposited with me his bond and security, to my full satisfaction, according to the resolution of the , held in this , on the 6th. day of April last, He therefore is recommended to all Saints and honorable people, as a legal to collect funds for the purpose of building the , and of the Lord. Confident that he will honor this high trust, as well as ardently fulfil his commission as a messenger of peace and salvation, as one of the Lord’s noblemen, I can fervently say may the Lord clear his way before him, and bless him, and bless those that obey his teachings, wherever there are ears to hear and hearts to feel. He is in the language of the Hebrews ([2 Hebrew words]) (Haura-ang yeesh-rau-ale) The friend of Israel, and worthy to be received and entertained as a man of God: yea: he has, as had the ancient apostles [4 Greek words] (O logos o kalos) the good word: even the good word that leadeth unto eternal life Laus Deus. Praise God. Wherefore brethren and friends, while you have the assurance of the integrity, fidelity, and ability of this [p. [1]]