May 16, 1844

Nauvoo, Illinois

U.S. v. Jeremiah Smith: Jeremiah Smith Sr. petitioned the Nauvoo Municipal Court for a writ of habeas corpus sworn before Chief Judge Joseph Smith. Jeremiah Smith claimed the warrant for his arrest did not divulge charges known by the law ("obtain money under false pretences") and requested a fair investigation. Execution made on goods and chattels of T. B. Johnson, $7.75 in court costs.