AGAIN IN 1853 MARKS WRITES TO THOMPSON.
"Shabbona Grove, DeKalk County, Feb. 17th, 1853.
"Brother C. B. Thompson,
"Dear Sir:—I have some good news to communicate * * * I organized a quorum at Batavia. James Blakeslie was chosen chief, and Jehial Savage, teacher. I ordained them to their offices, and they said they had satisfactory evidence that the work is of God. I feel as though I was well paid. Bless and praise the Lord.
"Yours in the bond of the covenant,
"Signed William Marks."