JS and , License, for Jeremiah Wilby, , Geauga Co., OH, 23 Sep. 1836. Version copied [ca. 23 Sep. 1836] in Kirtland Elders’ Certificates, p. 175; handwriting of ; CHL.
This certifies that Jeremiah Wilby 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.—