July 27, 1837

Kirtland, Ohio

Seymour and Griffith v. Rigdon and Smith: John S. Seymour and Thomas Griffith filed a suit on a promissory note dated February 10 and March 9, 1837, with face value of $150. They also filed a writ of capias against Sidney Rigdon and Joseph Smith. Rigdon and Smith were arrested by Second Sheriff Abel Kimball and held in custody until Seymour and Griffith requested their release.