To the Seventies
Times and Seasons, vol. 2, p. 270
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
General Notice is hereby given that it is required of every member of the Quorum of Seventies that they send their names and places of residence to the clerk of said Quorum Post Paid, as it has now become nececsary [necessary] to organize said Quorum; every one receiving such notice are requested to make it known to every faithful brother of the Quorum, as all who comply with this request in the space of three months will have their names enrolled in the organization. Done by order of the council and Quorum.
Nauvoo Ill. Dec. 12th, 1840 A. P. ROCKWOOD Clerk.