JS and , License, for Lewis Eager, , Geauga Co., OH, 1 Apr. 1836. Version copied [between ca. 28 Sept. and ca. 13 Oct. 1836] in Kirtland Elders’ Certificates, p. 180; handwriting of ; CHL.
This certifies that Lewis Eager 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 & regulating 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.