A Conference of elders and members of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, held Nov. 7th, 1840, in Lincoln, Vt

Elder P. Brown was chosen to preside over the Conference, and J. S. Gleason Secretary. The Conference was opened by a short lecture and prayer by Pres't Brown, after which Brothers H. Hatch J. Houston, B. Miller were set a part for the ministry, by voice of said Conference and were ordained elders, and Br. A. Smith by voice of said Conference ordained a Priest, and Br. S. Chase a Deacon by the voice of the same; after which Br. S. A. Chase was chosen by voice of

said Conference to preside over said branch in Lincoln, Addison co. Vt.

P. Brown, prest.

J. S. Gleason, Clerk.