Recently I received some meeting minutes from a COB church in Arizona. The minutes frequently referred to "letters." Could someone explain the use of letters? Were they used for transferring membership from one church to another and as proof of church business? Here are some examples: Bro. Peter Forney was granted a traveling letter. Bro. Isaac Forney also asked for his letter again but it was refused because he was not leaving. Letters were granted to Sister Bertha Gillett and Bro. Ezra Fike Letters received as follows: Ruben Young (Deacon) and wife Clara. Bro. J.G. Rarick and wife was granted letter of membership The following letters were received.