January 22, 1840

Brandywine, Pennsylvania
In response to false rumors, Joseph Smith wrote a letter to the editor of the Chester County Register and Examiner relating the Church's beliefs concerning civil governments.
Sources: 
Personal Writings of Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith, pp. 493-96
Letter to Editor, 22 January 1840 Joseph Smith, 
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