April 17, 1838

Far West, Missouri
Joseph Smith received Doctrine and Covenants 114, a revelation instructing David W. Patten to prepare for a mission the coming spring.
Sources: 
History of the Church, Joseph Smith, 3:23
Doctrine & Covenants 114 
Joseph Smith History B1:790 
Revelation, 11 April 1838 D&C 114 
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