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Jun 8, 1839

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June 08, 1839 ~ Saturday

8^th I Received a Recommend from the first Presidency to go to the Nations of the Earth that reads as follows

Recommendation

To the Saints Scattered abroad, to the Nations of Europe, and to the World

Be it known unto you that Elder Willford Woodruff is fully authorized to preach the
gospel of Jesus Christ & his testimony can be relied on. he is a man of unexceptionable character
and received his authority & priesthood from under the hands of the Residincy authorities of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints who was called by actual revelation from ~~from~~God
therefore God will bless him and bear record by his power thereby confirming his word & ministry

thus testifieth your humble servents

Quincy Ill
June 3^rd 1839

Sidney Rigdon
Hyrum Smith
Joseph Smith ^jr