Mission - Letter of Recommendation, 1 June 1843
To all saints, and honourable men of the earth. Greeting
Dear Brethren and friends: I Joseph Smith,
a servant of the Lord and Trustee in trust for the church
of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints do hereby certify that
the bearer hereof Wilford Woodruff, an elder and one of the
twelve Apostles of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter day
Saints, has deposited with me his bond and security, to my
full satisfaction, according to the resolution of the Conference,
held in this city on the 6th day of April last. He therefore
is recommended to all saints and honorable people, as a
legal agent to collect funds for the purpose of building
the Nauvoo house, and Temple of the Lord. Confident that
he will honor this high trust, as well as ardently fulfil
his commission as a messenger of peace and salvation, as one
of the Lord's noble men, I can fervently say, may the Lord clear
his way before him, and bless him, and bless those that obey
his teachings wherever there are ears to hear and hearts to feel.
He is in the language of the Hebrews {The friend of Israel}
(Hau-ra-ang Yeesh-rau-ale) The friend of Israel, and worthy
to be received and entertained as a man of God: yea: he has,
as had the ancient Apostles {Greek} O' Noyos O' Kahos (O logos
o kalos) the good word: that leadeth unto eternal life {Praise God|Laus
Deus|Latin}. Praise God.
Wherefore brethren and friends, while you have the assurance
of the integrity, fidelity, and ability of this servant of the
living God, trusting that your hearts and energies will be
