October 17, 1834
En route to Michigan
While on board the steamer Monroe, a man called Ellmer claimed to know about "Joe Smith" and insisted, even in the Prophet's presence, that Joseph Smith was a liar and that he was dead.
Sources:
History of the Church, Joseph Smith, 2:168–69
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