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Source: Church History Vol. 3 Chapter 20 Page: 382 (~1864)

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382 the Martyr's home was an asylum for the homeless who had come from England, having no friends or kindred that they could find shelter with; hence they were invited to enjoy the hospitalities of his home and family until provision could be made for them, and slander found this a grand opportunity to connect his name with the evil practice that obtained, after his death, an ascendancy in the church. . ..

"Brother Joseph Smith gave me the following letter of recommendation:-

"'Nauvoo, December 27,1862.

"To all whom this may interest:-- Know that our worthy brother, Charles Derry, has been duly called and appointed unto a mission to England, and that he has full authority to do and perform all acts towards the upbuilding of the Church of Christ, consistent with the calling of a seventy in said church; and the faithful everywhere upon whom he may call are hereby enjoined to aid and assist him forward in the accomplishment of his mission to the full extent of their willingness and ability. Know this, that the Lord loveth a free offering, and that he rewardeth those who diligently and earnestly serve him, and also, knowing the worthiness of this our brother, we have given him this our letter of commendation unto all the scattered Latter Day Saints throughout the length and breadth of his said mission

"'Witness our hand, the day and year above written,

"'JOSEPH SMITH,

"'President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.'

"President Smith also gave me the following:-

"'NAUVOO, December 28, 1862.

"'Mr. Hugh Herringshaw, Sing Sing, New York:-Permit me to introduce to you the bearer of this, Bro. Charles Derry, who is now on a mission to England. I can safely recommend Bro. Derry to you as an upright and honorable man and one who is deeply interested in the latter-day work in its truthfulness and greatness. Any attention you may choose to show him for my sake at his coming, you will, I feel assured, be willing to continue for his own, after you

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