December 5, 1839

Washington, DC
Joseph Smith sent a letter to his brother Hyrum in Nauvoo, Illinois, reporting his visit with U.S. President Martin Van Buren.
Sources: 
History of the Church, Joseph Smith, 4:39–42
Joseph Smith History C1:988–989 
Letter to Hyrum Smith, 5 December 1839 
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