Letter to Crooked Creek, Illinois, Branch, circa 7 or 8 July 1840

To the saints of the Crooked Creek Branch, Greeting:

Having taken into consideration the subject of the propriety of establishing a at Crooked Creek, as requested in the resolutions of said , dated July 7th, 1840, signed by and Clerk.

We have to say that we approve of the proceedings of the branch, and that their resolutions are in accordance with our views and feelings, and the sentiments adduced at the last April .

Therefore this may certify that the members of the , residing at the Crooked creek branch, are authorized to establish a stake agreeable to their request; and that they select such a location as they may think best adapted for that purpose.

In order to carry into effect this object, it will be necessary to appoint a to transact business for said stake, which appointment will be left to the decision of said branch.

The will some one of them attend as soon as convenient to organize the stake, and give such instructions to the saints as may be wisdom.