May 20, 1831

Thompson, Ohio
Joseph Smith received Doctrine and Covenants 51, a revelation concerning the responsibilities of Bishop Edward Partridge.
Sources: 
History of the Church, Joseph Smith, 1:173–74
Doctrine and Covenants 51 
"Edward Partridge in Painesville, Ohio," Scott H. Partridge, BYU Studies 42:1
Joseph Smith History A1:116–118 
Revelation, 20 May 1831 D&C 51 
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