April 9, 1837

Portage County, Ohio

State of Ohio v. Smith: Joseph Smith personally appeared in court and filed his answer to the writ issued March 30, 1837, at the Portage Court of Common Pleas. Joseph Smith stated that he had attended court on February 16, 1837, but that Alford, the prosecuting witness, was absent. Since Joseph Smith was summoned to sustain the character of Alford, Joseph Smith was informed on February 16 that he "would not be wanted."