July 22, 1840

Nauvoo, Illinois
After William W. Phelps requested forgiveness, Joseph Smith dictated a letter granting that forgiveness and inviting him to return to the Church.
Sources: 
Joseph Smith History C1:1082–1083 
Letter to William W. Phelps, 22 July 1840 
History of the Church, Joseph Smith, 4:162–64
Personal Writings of Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith, pp. 508–10
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