January 31, 1839

Liberty, Missouri
Joseph Smith's history records: "I sent the poor brethren in Far West, Missouri a hundred dollar bill from jail, to assist them in their distressed situation."
Sources: 
History of the Church, Joseph Smith, 3:254
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