HOLINESS TO THE LORD.

TO ALL PERSONS TO WHOM THIS LETTER SHALL COME:

This Certifies that the Bearer,

Elder Robert G. Shields 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
to a Mission to the Southern States to Preach the Gospel
and administer in all the Ordinances thereof pertaining to his office.

And we invite all men to give heed to his Teachings and Counsels
as a man of GOD, sent to open to them the Door of Life and Salva-
tion—and assist him in his travels, in whatsoever things he may need.

And we pray GOD, THE ETERNAL FATHER, to bless Elder
Shields 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 Salt Lake City, Territory of Utah.
June 27, 1888, in behalf of said Church.

Wilford Woodruff
President of the Twelve Apostles.