August 9, 1838
Joseph Smith and other Saints met in Adam-ondi-Ahman with a citizens committee from Millport and entered into a covenant of peace with them. Joseph then rode to Far West.
Legal Events
August 13, 1838
Joseph Smith was chased by "evil designing men" on his journey back to Far West from the Grand River and upon arrival was informed of a writ for his arrest.
August 16, 1838
Joseph Smith told Sheriff William Morgan of Daviess County that he wished to be tried in Caldwell County according to the law.
August 20, 1838
Joseph Smith met with various inhabitants of Caldwell County who formed themselves into "Agricultural Companies."
September 2, 1838
Joseph Smith visited with a man from Livingston County, who gave him reports of a growing mob in Daviess County.
September 4, 1838
Joseph Smith engaged Generals David R. Atchison and Alexander W. Doniphan as his lawyers.
September 6, 1838
Joseph Smith's hearing at the home of Waldo Littlefield before Judge Austin A. King could not proceed because of the absence of the plaintiff.
September 7, 1838
In a hearing at John Raglin's home, Adam Black claimed his life had been threatened by Church members, and Joseph Smith was required to post a $500 security bond despite the lack of evidence against him.
September 8, 1838
Joseph Smith received news that a mob planned to attack Adam-ondi-Ahman, Missouri.
September 9, 1838
A mob was frustrated in its attempts to attack Adam-ondi-Ahman, Missouri, but the mobbers continued to send taunting reports of tortured prisoners to Joseph Smith and the Saints, trying to provoke them to commit the first act of violence.
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