February 26, 1844

Nauvoo, Illinois
The first meeting to organize a conspiracy to destroy the Smiths was held at William Law's home. This meeting was reported later by Dennison Harris and Robert Scott, who lived at the Law home.
Sources: 
LDS Church Archives, Joseph Smith Legal Papers series 
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