On the 3rd. of July, Michael H. Chandler came to Kirtland to exhibit some Egyptian Mummies. There were four human figures, together with some two or more rolls of papyrus, covered with <​July 3.​> Hierogliphic, figures and devices. As Mr Chandler had been told <​4.​> that I could translate them, he brought me some of the characters, and I gave him the interpretation, and like a gentleman <​6. Certificate of Michael H. Chandler​> he gave me the following certificate,

“Kirtland July 6th 1835

“This is to make known to all who may be desirous, concerning the knowledge of Mr Joseph Smith. Junr. in deciphering the Ancient Egyptian Heiroglyphic characters, in my possession, which I have, in many emminent cities, shewed to the most learned: And, from the information that I could ever learn, or meet with, I find that of Mr Joseph Smith, Junr, to correspondent correspondend in the most minute matters.” (signed) “Michael H. Chandler, traveling with, and proprietor of Egyptian Mummies.”