October 12, 1838

Caldwell County, Missouri
Joseph Smith arrived in Caldwell County after having buried some of the Saints who died of fatigue and privation during the evacuation from DeWitt, Missouri.
Sources: 
History of the Church, Joseph Smith, 3:160
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