January 2, 1843
Springfield, Illinois
Missouri v. Joseph Smith: Joseph Smith appeared in a packed federal court in connection with Missouri's extradition demand. Judge Nathaniel Pope continued the hearing at the request of Attorney General Josiah Lamborn to allow more time to fully prepare.
Sources:
Sustaining the Law: Joseph Smith's Legal Encounters Gordon A. Madsen, Jeffrey N. Walker, and John W. Welch,
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