June 15, 1834
While on the Zion’s Camp march, Joseph Smith received word that Daniel Dunklin, governor of Missouri, would not fulfill the expectation to reinstate the Saints to their lands in Jackson County, Missouri.
Political Events
February 3, 1841
The first general elections of the newly chartered city of Nauvoo were held on this date. At a meeting organizing the city council, Joseph Smith gave the opening prayer, presented bills concerning the University of Nauvoo and the Nauvoo Legion, and was sworn in as a member of the city council.
February 4, 1841
Joseph Smith attended a court martial organizing the Nauvoo Legion and was elected lieutenant general.
July 3, 1841
Joseph Smith made a patriotic speech to the Nauvoo Legion troops in which he declared his willingness to lay down his life in defense of the United States.
September 13, 1841
Joseph Smith received an invitation from the militia of Lee County, Iowa, to attend a military parade on September 14 in Montrose, Illinois.
September 14, 1841
Joseph Smith went from Nauvoo to Montrose, Illinois, with a few of the brethren and was courteously received by General Ezekiel Swazey, along with other officers and militia.
January 22, 1842
Joseph Smith revised the rules of the Nauvoo City Council and, due to John C. Bennett's absence, was elected mayor pro tem of Nauvoo at the council meeting.
February 18, 1842
In a city council meeting, Joseph Smith expressed his confidence in the privileges afforded by the Nauvoo charter.
March 11, 1842
Joseph Smith commanded the Nauvoo Legion on parade through the streets of Nauvoo.
May 7, 1842
Joseph Smith commanded drills for the Nauvoo Legion throughout the day.
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