June 19, 1834
A violent hailstorm came upon a large mob of about 300 who had just commenced their attack on Joseph Smith and the brethren of Zion's Camp.
Travels
June 20, 1834
Joseph Smith counseled the brethren of Zion's Camp to discharge all their firearms because of possible moisture; they then marched five miles onto the prairie where they could procure food and defend themselves from their enemies.
June 21, 1834
While encamped on the Fishing River, Joseph Smith and the brethren of Zion's Camp were visited by three men from Ray County who became their allies after hearing about the Mormons' afflictions firsthand.
June 24, 1834
Joseph Smith and many of the Zion's Camp marchers were taken sick as cholera swept through the camp.
June 26, 1834
Zion's Camp was dispersed to homes of Saints in the area, and Joseph Smith left with David Whitmer and two other brethren for the western part of Clay County. The first deaths from the cholera outbreak occurred.
About August 1, 1834
Joseph Smith arrived in Kirtland from Missouri "after a tedious journey from the midst of enemies, mobs, cholera, and excessively hot weather."
September 5, 1834
Joseph Smith traveled with Oliver Cowdery to New Portage, Ohio, to attend a conference of the Church.
October 16, 1834
Joseph Smith left Kirtland with his brother Hyrum and others to visit some Saints in Pontiac, Michigan, arriving there four days later.
October 17, 1834
While on board the steamer Monroe, a man called Ellmer claimed to know about "Joe Smith" and insisted, even in the Prophet's presence, that Joseph Smith was a liar and that he was dead.
October 20, 1834
Joseph Smith and his company arrived in Pontiac, completing their journey from Kirtland.
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