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[1866] February 5 Certification for Thomas Taylor

Title

[1866] February 5 Certification for Thomas Taylor

Description

Thomas Taylor is authorized to do business on behalf of the Church and to preach the gospel.

Type

Correspondence

Sender

Brigham Young
Heber C Kimball
Daniel H Wells

Recipient

Thomas Taylor
To Whom it May Concern

Date

[1866] February 5

Location

Great Salt Lake City

Subject

Certifications
Emigration
Missionary Work
Business Matters

Item sets

Letterbook v. 8

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To all persons to whom this letter shall come.
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This Certifies that the bearer, Elder Thomas <Taylor> is in full faith and fellowship with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and by the General Authorities of said Church, has been duly appointed a Mission to go to the Eastern States and act as General Business Agent for the Emigration of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; to contract with Rail Road Companies, owners of Steamboats and such other means of conveyance as may be needed, for the carrying of the people and their luggage from the Port where they land to the Frontiers; and to do all the business that is necessary to provide for the emigrants and to forward them in the best possible manner to the place of their destination; also to preach the Gospel, and administer in all the ordinances thereof pertaining to his office.

And we pray God the Eternal Father to bless Elder Taylor and all who receive him, and Minister to his comfort, with the blessings of heaven and earth, for time and for all eternity, in the name of JESUS CHRIST. Amen

Signed at Great Salt Lake City, Territory of Utah, Feb.y 5th, in behalf of said Church


First Presidency

Brigham Young
Heber C. Kimball
Daniel H. Wells