Certificate from Michael Chandler, 6 July 1835, as Published in Latter Day Saints’ Messenger and Advocate
Source Note
, Certificate, , Geauga Co., OH, to JS, , Geauga Co., OH, 6 July 1835. Version published in “Egyptian Mummies,” Latter Day Saints’ Messenger and Advocate, Dec. 1835, 2:235. The copy used for transcription is held at CHL.
This is to make known to all who may be desirous, concerning the knowledge of Mr. Joseph Smith, jr. in deciphering the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic characters, in my possession, which I have, in many eminent cities, shown to the most learned: And, from the information that I could even learn, or meet with, I find that of Mr. Joseph Smith, jr. to correspond in the most minute matters.
(signed)
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Travelling with, and proprietor of Egyptian Mummies. [p. 235]