November 4, 1839
Springfield, Illinois
Joseph Smith and his company arrived in Springfield on their journey to Washington, D.C., and met up with William Law and a number of Saints coming from Canada. Robert D. Foster, a physician, joined the company in Springfield and cared for Sidney Rigdon, who had fallen ill.
Sources:
History of the Church, Joseph Smith, 4:20
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