January 4, 1843
Springfield, Illinois
Ex parte Smith: Joseph Smith appeared in district court in connection with Missouri's extradition demand. Attorney General Josiah Lamborn argued for the State of Missouri and Benjamin Edwards and U.S. Attorney Justin Butterfield argued on behalf of Smith. Judge Nathaniel Pope took the matter under submission.
Sources:
Sustaining the Law: Joseph Smith's Legal Encounters Gordon A. Madsen, Jeffrey N. Walker, and John W. Welch,
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