To Whom It May Concern
Times and Seasons, vol. 6, p. 840
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
This certifies that Nelson Bates, a High Priest in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, has been appointed by the Twelve and other authorities, to preside over the churches in the state of New Hampshire, and is a duly authorized agent to receive tithings for the Temple from the branches in said State.
BRIGHAM YOUNG, President.
WILLARD RICHARDS, Secretary.
Nauvoo, Ill., March, 1845.
The Prophet will please insert the foregoing certificate.