Kirtland Elders’ Certificates, 21 Mar. 1836–18 June 1838; handwriting of , Joseph Pine, , and one unidentified scribe; 198 pages; CHL.
Asterisk (*) denotes a "featured" version, which includes an introduction and annotation.
*License, 21 March 1836
Page 160
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 worthy member <proof> of our fellowship & Esteem: praying for his success & prosperity in our Redeemer’s Cause. Given by the direction of a conference of 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, August 16, 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 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.