August 8, 1831

Independence, Missouri
Joseph Smith received Doctrine and Covenants 60, a revelation concerning the elders called to serve missions to the East.
Sources: 
History of the Church, Joseph Smith, 1:201–2
Doctrine and Covenants 60 
Joseph Smith History A1:141–142 
Revelation, 8 August 1831 D&C 60 
Tag: 
Winter Quarters

Read peer-reviewed articles about Joseph Smith and other Church history topics from BYU Studies. Visit byustudies.byu.edu.